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A patient was treated with digoxin and he develop signs and symptoms of * digoxin toxicity caused by furosemide therapy. What did the diuretic most likely do to precipitate the digoxin toxicityy?

  • A. caused by hypocalcemia
  • B. caused by hypo natremia
  • C. caused by hypokalemia
  • D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: caused by hypokalemia. Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can lead to potassium loss (hypokalemia), which can exacerbate digoxin toxicity. Low potassium levels increase the risk of digoxin binding more strongly to cardiac tissue, leading to toxicity symptoms. Hypocalcemia (A) and hyponatremia (B) are not directly related to digoxin toxicity, making them incorrect choices. Choice D is incorrect as hypokalemia is a known risk factor for digoxin toxicity.