Questions and Answers
What is the therapeutic class of Sodium Chloride?
What is the pharmacologic class of Sodium Chloride?
Electrolyte sodium supplement
Sodium Chloride is administered for hyponatremia when serum levels fall below ___ mEq/L.
130
Sodium Chloride has a pregnancy category of C.
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Why is it difficult to obtain accurate pharmacokinetic values for Sodium Chloride?
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What should be monitored to prevent symptoms of hypernatremia when using Sodium Chloride?
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Sodium Chloride should not be administered to patients with ___, heart failure, or impaired renal function.
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What interaction does Sodium Chloride have with lab tests?
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What is the recommended treatment if fluid accumulation occurs due to excess sodium?
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Study Notes
Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Overview
- Therapeutic class: Used specifically as a drug for treating hyponatremia.
- Pharmacologic class: Functions as an electrolyte sodium supplement necessary for bodily functions.
Administration and Usage
- Administered primarily for hyponatremia when serum sodium levels drop below 130 mEq/L.
- Classified as pregnancy category C, indicating that risk cannot be ruled out for pregnant women.
Pharmacokinetics
- Accurate pharmacokinetic values are challenging to obtain due to sodium ion being a natural electrolyte.
Monitoring and Adverse Effects
- Frequent monitoring is essential to avoid symptoms of hypernatremia, which include lethargy, confusion, muscle tremors or rigidity, hypotension, and restlessness.
Contraindications
- Not suitable for patients with hypernatremia, heart failure, or impaired renal function.
Interactions
- Drug interactions are not established.
- Lab tests reveal that NaCl raises serum sodium levels, while herbal or food interactions remain unknown.
Treatment of Overdose
- In cases of fluid accumulation from excessive sodium, diuretics may be administered to manage pulmonary or peripheral edema.
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