Calcium Gluconate

Question 1

Calcium Gluconate Drug Class

Answer 1

Electrolyte

Question 2

Calcium Gluconate Indications

Answer 2

Hypocalcemia

Question 3

Calcium Gluconate Contraindications

Answer 3

Ventricular fibrillation
Hypercalcemia

Question 4

Calcium Gluconate MOA

Answer 4

Fifth most abundant element in body, extracellular cation
Active in a variety of roles (anticoagulation and heart function)

Question 5

Calcium Gluconate Adverse Effects

Answer 5

Aluminum toxicity with renal failure
Rapid administration causes vasodilation and hypotension, arrest = stone heart

Question 6

Calcium Gluconate Dosing

Answer 6

500mg-2g