Calcium

Question 1

Calcium - Indications (7)

Answer 1

HyperKalemia, HypoCalcemia, Calcium channel blocker toxicity, HypoMAGnesaemia, PEA or Asystole rhythms in known renal failure patients, and to prevent calcium channel blocker-induced hypotension.

Question 2

Calcium - MoA

Answer 2

Promotes functional integrity of nervous and muscular systems such as cardiac contractility and coagulation of blood. contains 27.2 elemental calcium.

Question 3

Calcium - Dosage

Answer 3

Adult: 8-16 mg/kg of 10% solution slow IVP
Peds: 20-25 mg/kg of 10% solution slow IVP

Question 4

Calcium - Contraindications (3)

Answer 4

VF cardaic resusitation, Dig Toxicity, Hypercalcemia.

Question 5

Calcium - Classification

Answer 5

Hypertonic electrolyte