A patient who has atrial fibrillation is taking digoxin.The nurse expects which medication to be given concurrently to treat this condition?

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Digoxin is given for atrial fibrillation to restore a normal heart rhythm.To prevent thromboemboli,warfarin is given concurrently.Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic medication.Inamrinone and milrinone are inotropic agents that would be used instead of digoxin.

A Patient Who Has Atrial Fibrillation Is Taking Digoxin