Calcium Flashcards
1
Q
How to does osteoporosis affect a a persons recommended calcium intake
A
double calcium intake
2
Q
How to treat severe acute Hypocalacaemia
A
IV Calcium Gluconate 10% slow drip
3
Q
What can happen if IV Calcium Gluconate is given as a rapid infusion
A
arrhythmias
4
Q
What monitoring is needed when correcting Hypocalacaemia with IV Calcium Gluconate
A
ECG monitoring
5
Q
How to treat severe hypercalacaemia
A
- correct dehydration
- restrict diet
- correct hypercalacaemic drugs
6
Q
What drugs are used to treat hypercalacaemia
A
- Bisphosphonates
- Pamidronate Disodium
7
Q
If hypercalacaemia is caused by Vitamin D toxicity or Sarcoidosis what drug to use
A
Corticosteroids
8
Q
If hypercalacaemia is caused by Malignancy
A
Calcitonin
9
Q
How to treat Hypercalciaura
A
- increase fluid intake
- Bendroflumethazide
- restrict dietary calcium
