Tuesday April 27, 1999 - Question 4

Which of the following statements about digoxin immune Fab specific antibodies (Digibind) is correct?

A. Digoxin immune Fab has a small volume of distribution of 0.6 L/kg.

B. Hypokalemia has been shown to occur in 75% of patients who receive digoxin immune Fab

C. The incidence of sensitivity reactions following administration of digoxin immune Fab is less than 1%.

D. A serum potassium concentration of 4.5 mEq/liter is an indication for digoxin immune Fab.

E. Clinical response to digoxin immune Fab occurs approximately 2 hours after administration of the dose.
 
 

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