Dextrose

Question 1

Dextrose Class:

Answer 1

Carbohydrate, hypertonic solution

Question 2

Dextrose Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

• Rapidly increases serum glucose levels

- Short-term osmotic diuresis

Question 3

Dextrose Indications:

Answer 3

Hypoglycemia
Altered level of consciousness
Coma of unknown etiology
Seizure of unknown etiology
Status epilepticus (controversial)

Question 4

Dextrose Adult Dose:

Answer 4

12.5-25 gram slow IV; may be repeated as necessary.

Question 5

Dextrose Pediatric Dose:

Answer 5

0.5-1 gm/kg/dose slow IV; may be repeated as necessary.