Thursday October 22, 1998 - Question 13

Which of the following statements about treatment of calcium channel blocker toxicity is correct?

A. There is no evidence that insulin is of any benefit in calcium channel blocker toxicity.

B. In calcium channel blocker toxicity, sinus node depression and or AV nodal conduction disturbances should be treated immediately.

C. Intraaortic balloon pumps are not effective in the management of calcium channel blocker toxicity.

D. Hemodialysis is an effective method for extracorporeal removal of the calcium channel blockers.

E. Calcium should be administered with caution in the setting of combined calcium channel blocker and digoxin toxicity.
 
 

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