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Pharmacology
Endocrine
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
05/21/2011
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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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