dextrose 50% Flashcards
1
Q
Trade names for dextrose
A
D50
2
Q
Classes for dextrose
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Carbohydrate
Antihypoglycemic
3
Q
MOA for dextrose
A
Increase blood glucose levels
4
Q
Indications for dextrose
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Hypoglycemia
Unconsciousness of unknown etiology
5
Q
Contraindications for dextrose
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Head injury
6
Q
Adverse reactions to dextrose
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Extravasation may cause tissue necrosis
7
Q
Routes of administration for dextrose
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IV
IO
Infusion
8
Q
Onset/Peak/Duration for dextrose
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O: < 1 minute
P: Variable
D: Variable
9
Q
Adult dosages for dextrose
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12.5 - 25 Gm
10
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Pediatric dosages for dextrose
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0.5 - 1 Gm/kg D10 solution over 20 minutes
11
Q
Special considerations for dextrose
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May be used in conjunction with thiamine (vitamins B1) for a patient with malnutrition or alcohol abuse
Check blood glucose level before and after each dose
