A health care provider has discontinued the client's medication,digoxin (Lanoxin).Recalling that this drug undergoes enterohepatic recirculation,which statement does the nurse make to the client?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Digoxin undergoes enterohepatic recirculation, which means that it is reabsorbed in the intestines after being eliminated by the liver and continues to circulate in the body. As a result, the effects of the drug may continue for a few weeks even after it has been discontinued by the health care provider. Option B is incorrect because toxic effects from the drug would have been seen while the client was taking it, not after it has been discontinued. Option C is also incorrect because side effects may continue for a while, but not until the drug is totally eliminated. Option D is incorrect because digoxin has a half-life of approximately 36 hours, which means that it takes about 5 half-lives for a drug to be completely eliminated from the body, or about 5 days for digoxin.

A Health Care Provider Has Discontinued the Client's Medication,digoxin (Lanoxin)