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Pharmacology
Endocrine
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
05/21/2011

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Term

Calcium Supplements

Definition

calcium citrate (Citracal)

calcium acetate 

Term
action of calcium 
Definition

for normal: 

musculoskeletal

neurological

cardiovascular function 

Term
Uses for Calcium
Definition

hypercalcemia 

deificiency in hypoparathyroid hormone, vit D, dietary calcium 

Term
s/e of calcium supplements
Definition

hypercalcemia

(tachycardia, muscle weakness, constipation, lethargy)

Term
Calcium supplements are contraindicated in pts who have
Definition

hypercalcemia

bone tumors

hyperparathyroidism 

Term

interactions of calcium supplements 

Definition

1. Glucocorticoids (take med 1 hr apart d/t decrease of absorption of Ca)

2. Tetracyclines/thyroid hormones (take med 1 hr apart d/t decrease)

3. Thiazide diuretics (increase hypERcalcemia)

4. Phosphates, carbonates, sulfates, tartrates (do NOT mix; precipitate forms)

5. Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran, and whole grain

6. Digoxin and Ca (bradycardia)  

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