A 53-year-old woman presents with a digoxin overdose. Which of the following statements is false?

A : Tachyarrhythmias do not occur.
B : Peak effects can be delayed after ingestion by 6-12 hours.
C : Digoxin can precipitate severe hyperkalaemia (>6.5mmol/l).
D : DC cardioversion can precipitate intractable ventricular fibrillation (VF) or asystole.
E : Activated charcoal reduces absorption.


Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A

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another example to show i haven't been concentrating. miss the 'false' word. oh oh dear.