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Calcium Chloride Overview

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What is the generic name for CALCIUM CHLORIDE?

Calcium Supplement

CALCIUM CHLORIDE (correct)

N/A

Calcium Carbonate

What is the trade name for CALCIUM CHLORIDE?

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What class does CALCIUM CHLORIDE belong to?

Calcium Supplement

Which of the following are indications for CALCIUM CHLORIDE? (Select all that apply)

Acute hyperkalemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for CALCIUM CHLORIDE?

May precipitate digitalis toxicity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following precautions should be taken with CALCIUM CHLORIDE? (Select all that apply)

May cause necrosis at the injection site Signup and view all the answers

Match the following side effects with CALCIUM CHLORIDE:

Bradycardia = Side Effect Arrhythmias = Side Effect Nausea and vomiting = Side Effect Cardiac arrest = Side Effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the dosage for CALCIUM CHLORIDE?

2 to 4 mg/kg intravenously, may be repeated every 10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

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Calcium Chloride Overview

Generic name: Calcium Chloride
Class: Calcium Supplement

Indications

Administered for acute hyperkalemia.
Useful in acute hypocalcemia situations.
Treats calcium channel blocker toxicity (e.g., Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem).

Contraindications

Can precipitate digitalis toxicity; caution is required.

Precautions

IV line must be flushed between calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate administrations to prevent precipitation.
Injection site may suffer from necrosis.

Side Effects

Potential adverse reactions include bradycardia, arrhythmias, syncope, nausea, vomiting, and cardiac arrest.

Dosage

Standard dosage is 2 to 4 mg/kg administered intravenously.
Dosing may be repeated every 10 minutes if necessary.

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Explore the essential information about Calcium Chloride, including its indications, contraindications, precautions, side effects, and recommended dosages. This quiz will cover its use as a calcium supplement in medical scenarios such as acute hyperkalemia and hypocalcemia.