Dextrose Flashcards
1
Q
Brand name
A
D50
2
Q
Drug Class
A
Carbohydrate
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Increases serum glucose levels
Short term osmotic diuresis (Hypertonic solution)
4
Q
Indications
A
Hypoglycemia BGL <60
5
Q
Contraindications
A
Intracranial hemorrhage (traumatic or stroke) Hyperglycemic
6
Q
Adverse effects
A
Localized vein irritation
7
Q
Precautions
A
Hypertonic solution will cause tissue necrosis in infiltration of the IV occurs
8
Q
Dose
A
12.5-25 g slow IVP, may be repeated q 10 minutes.
<30 days old D10 at 2 ml/kg
