Sodium Bicarbonate

Question 1

Sodium Bicarbonate Class

Answer 1

Systematic hydrogen ion buffer

Question 2

Sodium Bicarbonate Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

Reacts with hydrogen to form water and carbon dioxide, Increases blood and urinary pH

Question 3

Sodium Bicarbonate Indications

Answer 3

Antidepressant overdose, Crush syndrome

Question 4

Sodium Bicarbonate Contraindications

Answer 4

Hypokalemia, Hypernatremia, Hypocalcemia

Question 5

Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage and Administration

Answer 5

1 mEq/kg slow IV/IO push