NCLEX Review & Nursing School

Cardiac Glycosides

Digoxin

• is a cardiac glycoside
• an antiarrythmic
• it increases cardiac output
• slows down the heart rate

Watch for Digoxin Toxicity:

Assessment and Signs of Digoxin Toxicity:

• Vision Changes (halo effect)
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Bradycardia and Anorexia
• Anorexia