Sodium Bicarbonate Flashcards
1
Q
What is NaHCO3?
A
Sodium Bicarbonate
2
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What is the brand name for NaHCO3
A
Same as generic name
3
Q
Drug class of NaHCO3
A
Hydrogen ion buffer
4
Q
Mechanism of action of NaHCO3
A
NaHCO3 becomes Na+ and HCO3. HCO3- and H+ becomes H2O and CO2
5
Q
Indications for NaHCO3
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Acidosis, cardiac arrest, TCA or ASA OD, shifts in K+ back into the cell in hyperkalemia
6
Q
Contraindications for MgSO4
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heart blocks, myocardial damage
7
Q
Adverse effects of NaHCO3
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Hypernatremia (elevated sodium levels), metabolic alkalosis, necrosis at IV site, hypokalemia, and peripheral edema
8
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Precautions of NaHCO3
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may deactivate sympathomimetics. Increases effects of amphetamines to TCA’s (tricyclic acid).
9
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Dose and admin for NaHCO3
A
1 meq (milliequivelant)/kg IVP. May repeat at 0.5meq/kg
