VPT-0165
QUESTION
Digoxin is commonly used in the treatment of?
OPTIONS
(A) Pericarditis
(B) Endocarditis
(C) Congestive heart failure
(D) None of the above
ANSWER
(C) Congestive heart failure
EXPLANATION
Digoxin increases myocardial contractility and enhances vagal activity, so it has been used in selected cases of congestive heart failure. It does not treat pericarditis or endocarditis directly, and none of the above is incorrect.
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