Question

A 75-year-old woman is prescribed digoxin 125 mcg daily for rate control in persistent atrial fibrillation. Her renal function is eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m2. Which potential toxicity is most important to monitor for with digoxin, especially in the context of her renal impairment?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia and heart block

Answer

Hepatotoxicity

Answer

Nephrotoxicity leading to AKI

Answer

Pulmonary fibrosis

Answer

Peripheral neuropathy

Practice question

A 75-year-old woman is prescribed digoxin 125 mcg daily for rate control in persistent atrial fibrillation. Her renal function is eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m2. Which potential toxicity is most important to monitor for with digoxin, especially in the context of her renal impairment?