Calcium Gluconate Flashcards

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Calcium Gluconate Class

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Electrolyte

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Calcium Gluconate Mechanism of Action

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Essential for neurotransmission, blood clotting, and contractility

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Calcium Gluconate Indications

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Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia, Beta blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity

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Calcium Gluconate Contraindications

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Digoxin, Hypercalcemia, Suspected severe hypokalemia

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Calcium Gluconate Dosage and Administration

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1.5 - 3 g (15 to 30 mL of 10% solution) slow IV/IO push over 5 minutes

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