Calcium Chloride Flashcards
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Classes
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Electrolyte
Positive inotropic agent
2
Q
Actions
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Facilitates actin-myosin interaction in cardiac muscle and smooth muscle of tunica media.
Establishes electrical gradient to move K+ from plasma to cell in hyperkalemia.
3
Q
Indications
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Acute hyperkalemia in pts needing hemodialysis
Hypotension from calcium channel blocker toxicity
Wide QRS complex rhythms in hyperkalemia
Magnesium Sulfate overdose
Hypocalcemia
4
Q
Dosage/Route
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See Hawaii S.O. for Renal Dialysis Cardiac Arrest
In conscious patient, administer slowly 1ml/min.
5
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Standard Prep
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1 gm/10 ml
6
Q
Side Effects
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May precipitate dig toxicity Cardiac arrthythmias May cause ventricular standstill in beating heart Metallic taste May cause pain or burning at IV site
7
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Precautions
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Monitor VS and EKG
Don not mix with sodium bicarbonate without flushing the line first since precipitate may form
