Exam questionKROK 1Medicine · 2015
When treating a patient with chronic cardiac failure a doctor detected bradycardia and deterioration of the patient's general state. Such condition is caused by cumulative effect of a drug. Which drug of those listed below has cumulative action?
Answer options
- Diphenhydramine (Dimedrol)
- Digoxin
- Retinol acetate
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Isosorbide
Correct answer
Digoxin
Explanation
Cardiac glycosides; e.g Digoxin has an accumulated toxic effect. Thus, deterioration of the patient’s state.
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