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A prescriber orders verapamil (Covera HS) for a patient who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) and warfarin. The nurse will expect the prescriber to _____ the dose of _____.
 
  a. lower; digoxin
  b. increase; digoxin
  c. lower; warfarin
  d. increase; warfarin
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ANS: A
Calcium channel blockers, such as verapamil, can increase levels of digoxin, so patients taking these drugs may need to have their digoxin dose reduced. Increasing the dose of digoxin can result in digoxin toxicity. Verapamil does not affect warfarin levels.
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I know you spent a lot of time finding this because I swear it wasn't in my textbook
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