Calcium chloride Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium chloride class
A
Electrolyte
2
Q
Calcium chloride side effect
A
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiac arrest
3
Q
Calcium chloride dose
A
Adult
2 – 4mg/kg IV/IO every 10 minutes as needed
Pediatrics
20mg/kg IV/IO every 10 minutes as needed
4
Q
Calcium chloride action
A
Increases myocardial contractility and increases ventricular automaticity
5
Q
Calcium chloride contraindication
A
Ventricular fibrillation
Hypercalcemia
Digitalis toxicity
6
Q
Calcium chloride indication
A
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypermagnesemia
Calcium channel blocker OD