Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate

Question 0

Indications and field use for Dexamethasone

Answer 0

Reactive airway disease, acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma
Anaphylaxis
Cerebral edema (non-traumatic)

Question 1

Mechanism of action of Dexamethasone

Answer 1

Stabilizes the cell wall so it won’t break down

Stabilization of lysosomal and cell membranes

Question 2

Contraindications of Dexamethasone

Answer 2

Systemic fungal infections
Hypersensitivity
Preterm infants

Question 3

Adverse reactions of Dexamethasone

Answer 3

Sodium retention, fluid retention, potassium loss, hypertension, convulsions, hyperglycemia, myocardial rupture followed by infarction

Question 4

Adult dosage of Dexamethasone in reactive airway disease

Answer 4

8-24 mg

Question 5

Adult dosage of Dexamethasone for cerebral edema

Answer 5

1-5 mg/kg

Question 6

Routes of administration for Dexamethasone

Answer 6

IV bolus, IM

Question 7

Brand name for Dexamethasone sodium phosphate

Answer 7

Decadron