Calcium - Drug Card Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium - Drug Class
A
electrolyte replacement
calcium chloride - IV form is a high alert drug
2
Q
Calcium - Uses
A
to correct calcium deficit or tetany symptoms
prevent osteoporosis
fluid and electrolyte balance
3
Q
Calcium - mechanism of action
A
transmits nerve impulses, contracts skeletal and cardiac muscles, promotes strong bones and teeth
4
Q
Calcium - side effects
A
nausea
vomiting
constipation
pain
drowsiness
headache
muscle weakenss
5
Q
Calcium - life threatning effects
A
ECG changes
renal failure
cardiac arrest
- IV form is a high-alert drug
6
Q
Calcium - contraindication
A
enhance digoxin effects
severe respiratory insufficiency
cardiac disease
