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What is the primary action of Calcium Chloride?
Regulating the excitation threshold of nerves and muscles
What are the contraindications for Calcium Chloride administration?
V-Fib during cardiac resuscitation, digitalis toxicity, hypercalcemia
What are the indications for using Calcium Chloride?
Hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypermagnesemia, calcium channel blocker overdose
What is the onset duration for Calcium Chloride administration?
10-20 minutes
What are the contraindications for Calcium Chloride administration?
Digitalis overdose
What are the side effects of Calcium Chloride administration?
Bradycardia, hypotension, metallic taste in mouth
Test your knowledge of the pharmacological properties and clinical applications of calcium chloride, an important electrolyte and hypertonic solution. Learn about indications, contraindications, onset, duration, and dosing of calcium chloride.
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