Bed 1

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Bed 2

Patient Information
Instruct patient to take digoxin at same time each day to ensure steady-state dosing and to
contact health care provider for instructions if dose is missed.

Teach patient and family name, action, administration, adverse reactions, and toxic effects of
particular digoxin preparation.

Emphasize importance of regular follow-up exams to determine effectiveness and to monitor

for toxicity.

Caution patient to avoid taking OTC medications without consulting health care provider.
Antacids and antidiarrheals, for example, slow absorption of digoxin.

Teach patient and family to take pulse and to seek health care provider's advice for rates less
than 60bpm or more than 100 bpm (adults).

Patients should maintain adequate dietary intake of potassium as directed by health care
provider.
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are
taking medication that contains hydrochlorothiazide. You may need to stop using
the medicine for a short time.

Keep taking this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no
symptoms.