Calcium Chloride

Question 0

Mechanism of Action

Answer 0

Increases extracellular and intracellular calcium levels, Increases cardiac contractile state, May enhance ventricular automaticity

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Electrolyte

Question 2

Indications and Field Use

Answer 2

Calcium channel blocker OD, Acute hyperkalemia, pre-treatment of IV Verapamil administration

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Concurrent Digoxin therapy (relative)

Question 4

Adverse Reactions

Answer 4

Brady-asystolic arrest

Question 5

Adult Dosage

Answer 5

5-10ml (.5-1g) MR q10’ for all indications other than pre-treatment of Verapamil

3ml MR once for pre-treatment of Verapamil admin slowly over 2-4min