calcium chloride Flashcards
1
Q
class
A
electrolyte
2
Q
mechanism of action
A
electrolyte
3
Q
onset
A
5-15 min
4
Q
half life
A
25-30
5
Q
duration
A
dose dependent
6
Q
indications
A
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia
hypermagnesemia
calcium channel blocker toxicity
7
Q
mechanism of action
A
direct effect on cardiac and vascular tone both +/-
8
Q
contraindications
A
v-fib
digitalis toxicity
hypercalcemia
9
Q
side effects
A
decrease in HR
decrease in BP
10
Q
drug interactions
A
calcium channel blockers
11
Q
supplied
A
varies
12
Q
dose/administration
A
2-4 mg/kg slow IV; may repeat after 10 min
