The paramedic should maintain a high index of suspicion of digitalis overdose because:
a. Digitalis causes respiratory depression
b. Digitalis is frequently abused
c. Digitalis has a narrow therapeutic index
d. Digitalis is commonly prescribed for bradycardia and may worsen the situation
c
Rationale: a. Not a common side effect of digitalis.
b. Digitalis is not categorized as a drug of abuse.
c. Correct.
d. Digitalis is prescribed to help control rapid ventricular rates associated with atrial fibrillation.
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