The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient and notes that the initial dose ordered is much higher than the ordered maintenance dose. Which of the following describes why the first dose is higher?
A) Digoxin requires a loading dose.
B) Digoxin undergoes first-pass metabolism when initially administered.
C) Digoxin has a long duration of action.
D) Digoxin has a short half-life.
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