Dextrose (50%, 25%, 10%)

Question 1

Classification:

Answer 1

• Antihypoglycemic

Question 2

Action:

Answer 2

• Increases blood glucose concentrations

Question 3

Indications:

Answer 3

• Hypoglycemia

Question 4

Adverse Effects:

Answer 4

• Hyperglycemia
• Warmth
• Burning from IV infusion
• Concentrated solutions may cause pain and thrombosis of peripheral veins

Question 5

Contraindications:

Answer 5

• Intracranial and intraspinal hemorrhage
• Delirium tremens
• Solution is not clear
• Seals are not intact

Question 6

Hyperkalemia Dosage (Adults):

Answer 6

• 25g of dextrose 50% IV, IO

Question 7

Hyperkalemia Dosage (Pediatric):

Answer 7

• 0.5 to 1 g/kg IV, IO

Question 8

Hypoglycemia Dosage (Adult):

Answer 8

• 10 to 25 g of dextrose 50% IV (20-50 mL of dextrose solution)

Question 9

Hypoglycemia Dosage (Pediatric older than 2 years):

Answer 9

• 2 mL/kg dextrose 50%

Question 10

Hypoglycemia Dosage (Pediatric younger than 2 years):

Answer 10

• 2 to 4 mL/kg of dextrose 10%