Calcium gluconate PDF

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Summary

ATI medication ALT for calcium gluconate...

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

Delaney STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ calcium gluconate MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Increase serum calcium levels rapidly

Therapeutic Use Hypocalcemia emergency situation, severe hyperkalemia

Complications Nausea, constipation, upset stomach, hypercalcemia, cardiac arrhythmias

Medication Administration Assess pulse, blood pressure, bowel dilute in d5w and water and give as an infusion bolus

Contraindications/Precautions Hypercalcemia, tissue necrosis, hypokalemia Nursing Interventions

Interactions digoxin, calcium supplemets, phenytoin, calcium channel blockers

Observe patient closely for symptoms of hypocalcemia, monitor blood pressure, pulse, and ECG frequently throughout, assess IV site for patency or irritation, monitor patients serum calcium levels

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness decrease in serum potassium levels, increase in serum calcium levels

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Avoid eating foods containing large amounts of oxalic acid, avoid taking calcium containing supplements, avoid tobacco or beverages containing caffeine or alcohol

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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