D5W Flashcards
1
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D5W
Amount Carried
A
Optional (1) 250 mL bag
2
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D5W
Concentration
A
5% Dextrose in H2O
(5 g/100 mL)
3
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D5W
Indications
A
Medication administration;
Amiodarone drip
4
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D5W
Class
A
Isotonic crystalloid carbohydrate
5
Q
D5W
Mechanism of Action
A
Hypotonic in vascular system raises blood glucose
6
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D5W
Effects
A
Increase in intravascular water and glucose
7
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D5W
Dose/Route
A
Used to deliver medication IV/IO drip
8
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D5W
Side Effects
A
Hemolysis;
Hyperglycemia;
Anasarca
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D5W
Notes on Administration
A
Needed for administration of Amiodarone drip