Calcium Gluconate Quiz
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What is the primary indication for the administration of calcium chloride in the emergency setting?

  • Hypotension
  • Hyperkalemia with a pulse (correct)
  • Blood product transfusion
  • Nausea and vomiting

    • Which of the following adverse effects is NOT associated with the administration of calcium chloride?

  • Syncope
  • Hypertension (correct)
  • Arrhythmias
  • Necrosis with extravasation

    • What is the mechanism of action of calcium chloride in the body?

  • Replacement of essential calcium for nerve and muscle function (correct)
  • Enhancement of magnesium absorption
  • Decrease in myocardial contractile force
  • Inhibition of blood clotting mechanisms

    • Which of the following is a contraindication for the administration of calcium chloride in the emergency setting?

    <p>Flush IV/IO before and after administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation can calcium chloride serve as an antidote for toxicity due to magnesium sulfate?

    <p>Hypermagnesemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance is NOT listed as an indication for the use of calcium chloride?

    <p>Hypernatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an adverse effect of calcium chloride administration?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate onset of action of calcium chloride in the body?

    <p>Fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation can lead to the contraindication of using calcium chloride with sodium bicarbonate?

    <p>Digitalis toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of calcium channel blocker overdose, what effect does calcium chloride have on myocardial contractile force?

    <p>Increases it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of calcium chloride administration in cases of hypermagnesemia?

    <p>To antagonize magnesium effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance is NOT listed as an indication for the use of calcium chloride?

    <p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the class of calcium chloride based on its function as an electrolyte?

    <p>Inotropic Agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of calcium chloride in the body?

    <p>Enhances blood clotting mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would calcium chloride NOT be indicated for use?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adverse effect is commonly associated with calcium chloride administration?

    <p>Necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of calcium chloride in cases of hypermagnesemia?

    <p>Competitively inhibits magnesium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to the administration of calcium chloride?

    <p>Hypermagnesemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does calcium chloride have on myocardial contractile force in cases of calcium channel blocker overdose?

    <p>Increases contractile force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is dose?

    <p>1g / 10ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

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