SAQ 1123 – acute tablet ingestion with toxicity assessment

An 18-year-old woman who weighs 65 kg presents after ingesting 200 tablets of digoxin 62.5 micrograms. She has no relevant past medical history.

What is the potential lethal dose of digoxin?

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List the clinical features of acute digoxin toxicity.

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List three (3) relevant investigations you would perform.

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List the indications for digoxin immune Fab.

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What dose of digoxin immune Fab would be required for this patient?

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