CKD Flashcards
1
Q
calcium and vitamin d indications
A
- osteoporosis; both
- CKD;both
- severe hyperkalaemia; calcium gluconate
- hypocalcaemia that is symptomatic or severe (<1.9)
- vitamin d for vitamin d deficience
2
Q
SE ca and vit d
A
- oral ca well tolterated but; dyspepsia and constipation
IV ca gluconate - CVS collapse if given too fast and local tissue damage if accidentally given subcut
3
Q
oral ca reduces absorption of which drugs
A
- iron
- bisphosphonates
- tetracyclines
- levothyroxine
4
Q
what drug should you never mix IV ca with
A
- sodium bicarb due to risk of precipitation
5
Q
what is combined vit d and ca called
A
adcal
6
Q
dose of ca and vit d in osteoporosis
A
1-1.2g of ca and 800 units of vitamin d/day
7
Q
dose of calcium gluconate in hyperkalaemia
A
10ml of 10% ca gluconate by slow IV
8
Q
how to take calcium d if on interacting meds
A
take 4hrs apart
9
Q
what foods does calcium interact with
A
- banana
- whole cereals
- spinach
take 2hrs apart
