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calcium gluconate Flashcards

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Class for calcium gluconate

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Electrolyte

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Standard supply for calcium gluconate

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Vial

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MOA for calcium gluconate

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Increases intracellular and extracellular calcium levels
Increases cardiac automaticity
Increases cardiac contractility
Stabilizes myocardial membranes in hyperkalemia

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Indications for calcium gluconate

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Hyperkalemia
Beta-blocker overdose
Calcium channel blocker overdose

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Contraindications for calcium gluconate

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Known hypersensitivity

Digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity

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Adverse reactions to calcium gluconate

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Extravasation may cause tissue necrosis

Dysrhythmias

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Routes of administration for calcium gluconate

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IV

IO

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Onset/Peak/Duration for calcium gluconate

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O: Immediate
P: Immediate
D: 30-120 minutes

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Adult dosages for calcium gluconate

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Hyperkalemia: 1.0 Gm

- may repeat the dosage

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Pediatric dosage for calcium gluconate

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Hyperkalemia: 30 mg/kg

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