Calcium Chloride G5

Question 1

Calcium Chloride Class

Answer 1

• Electrolyte

Question 2

Calcium Chloride MOA

Answer 2

• Increases intracellular calcium levels
• Increases myocardial contractility

Question 3

Calcium Chloride Indications

Answer 3

• Hyperkalemia
• Acute hypocalcemia
• Calcium channel blocker overdose
• Beta-blocker overdose

Question 4

Calcium Chloride Adult dose

Answer 4

• 500 to 1,000 mg (0.5 to 1.0 Gm)
• May repeat the dosage in 10 minutes

Question 5

Calcium Chloride Contraindications

Answer 5

• None in the emergency setting

Question 6

Calcium Chloride Adverse effects

Answer 6

• Asystole
• Bradycardia
• Dysrhythmias
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Question 7

Calcium Chloride Pediatric dose

Answer 7

• 0.2 to 0.25 mL/kg 10% solution