NAPLEX Pharmacy Exam Prep

Category - Pharmacological

The nurse is about to administer digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following landmarks is the correct area for obtaining an apical pulse?
  1. Left, fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
  2. Left, fifth intercostal space, midaxillary line
  3. Left, second intercostal space, midclavicular line
  4. Right, fifth intercostal space, midaxillary line
Explanation
Answer: A - The correct landmark for obtaining an apical pulse is on the left, intercostal space, midclavicular line. The left, second intercostal space, midclavicular line is the area where the pulmonic valve is auscultated.
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