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What is the primary indication for the administration of calcium chloride in the emergency setting?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the administration of calcium chloride in the emergency setting?
In what situation can calcium chloride serve as an antidote for toxicity due to magnesium sulfate?
In what situation can calcium chloride serve as an antidote for toxicity due to magnesium sulfate?
Which electrolyte imbalance is NOT listed as an indication for the use of calcium chloride?
Which electrolyte imbalance is NOT listed as an indication for the use of calcium chloride?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an adverse effect of calcium chloride administration?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an adverse effect of calcium chloride administration?
What is the immediate onset of action of calcium chloride in the body?
What is the immediate onset of action of calcium chloride in the body?
Which situation can lead to the contraindication of using calcium chloride with sodium bicarbonate?
Which situation can lead to the contraindication of using calcium chloride with sodium bicarbonate?
In cases of calcium channel blocker overdose, what effect does calcium chloride have on myocardial contractile force?
In cases of calcium channel blocker overdose, what effect does calcium chloride have on myocardial contractile force?
What is the primary purpose of calcium chloride administration in cases of hypermagnesemia?
What is the primary purpose of calcium chloride administration in cases of hypermagnesemia?
Which electrolyte imbalance is NOT listed as an indication for the use of calcium chloride?
Which electrolyte imbalance is NOT listed as an indication for the use of calcium chloride?
What is the class of calcium chloride based on its function as an electrolyte?
What is the class of calcium chloride based on its function as an electrolyte?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium chloride in the body?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium chloride in the body?
In which situation would calcium chloride NOT be indicated for use?
In which situation would calcium chloride NOT be indicated for use?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with calcium chloride administration?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with calcium chloride administration?
What is the primary function of calcium chloride in cases of hypermagnesemia?
What is the primary function of calcium chloride in cases of hypermagnesemia?
Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to the administration of calcium chloride?
Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to the administration of calcium chloride?
What effect does calcium chloride have on myocardial contractile force in cases of calcium channel blocker overdose?
What effect does calcium chloride have on myocardial contractile force in cases of calcium channel blocker overdose?
what is dose?
what is dose?
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Calcium chloride's primary indication?
Calcium chloride's primary indication?
Elevated potassium levels in the blood, especially with a pulse.
Calcium chloride's action?
Calcium chloride's action?
It replaces essential calcium, aiding nerve and muscle function.
Calcium chloride for MgSO4 toxicity?
Calcium chloride for MgSO4 toxicity?
High magnesium levels.
Electrolyte imbalance NOT treated by calcium chloride?
Electrolyte imbalance NOT treated by calcium chloride?
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Calcium chloride effect on myocardial contraction?
Calcium chloride effect on myocardial contraction?
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Calcium chloride in hypermagnesemia?
Calcium chloride in hypermagnesemia?
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Electrolyte NOT treated by CaCl?
Electrolyte NOT treated by CaCl?
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Calcium chloride's class (electrolyte)?
Calcium chloride's class (electrolyte)?
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Calcium chloride's action?
Calcium chloride's action?
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Condition where CaCl isn't indicated?
Condition where CaCl isn't indicated?
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Common CaCl adverse effect?
Common CaCl adverse effect?
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CaCl function in hypermagnesemia?
CaCl function in hypermagnesemia?
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Electrolyte imbalance treated by CaCl?
Electrolyte imbalance treated by CaCl?
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CaCl effect in CCB overdose?
CaCl effect in CCB overdose?
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Standard CaCl dose?
Standard CaCl dose?
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When to flush IV/IO with CaCl?
When to flush IV/IO with CaCl?
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Onset of action of CaCl?
Onset of action of CaCl?
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CaCl contraindication?
CaCl contraindication?
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CaCl side effect?
CaCl side effect?
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Adverse effect NOT associated with CaCl?
Adverse effect NOT associated with CaCl?
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