Dextrose

Question 1

What is the generic name for D50?

Answer 1

Dextrose

Question 2

What is the brand name for Dextrose?

Answer 2

D50 or 50% Dextrose

Question 3

Drug class of Dextrose?

Answer 3

carbohydrate

Question 4

Mechanism of action of Dextrose?

Answer 4

rapidly increase serum glucose. Short-term osmotic diuresis

Question 5

Indications of Dextrose?

Answer 5

hypoglycemia

Question 6

Contraindications for Dextrose?

Answer 6

Intracranial hemorrhage.

Question 7

Adverse effects of Dextrose?

Answer 7

Extravasation exposure leads to tissue necrosis. Warm, pain, burn from IV infusion site

Question 8

Precautions for Dextrose?

Answer 8

Careful when used with sodium bicarb and Coumadin

Question 9

Adult dose of Dextrose?

Answer 9

If adult’s BGL < 60, dose is: 12.5-25g D50 IVP

Question 10

Pediatric older than 2 yrs old. Dose of Dextrose?

Answer 10

If BLG<80, D50 given 1-2mL/kg

Question 11

Pediatric younger than 2 yrs old. Dose of Dextrose?

Answer 11

If BLG<80, D25 given 2-4mL/kg

Question 12

Neonate dose of Dextrose?

Answer 12

If BGL <45, D10 given 2mL/kg