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Dextrose 50% & Glucagon Flashcards

1
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Dextrose 50%

Brand Name

A

D50

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Dextrose 50%

Classes

A

-carbohydrate
-antihypoglycemic

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Dextrose 50%

Supply

A

prefilled syringe

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Dextrose 50%

Mechanism of Action

A

increases glucose levels in the blood

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5
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Dextrose 50%

Indications

A

-hypoglycemia
-unconsciousness of unknown etiology

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Dextrose 50%

Contraindication

A

head injury

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Dextrose 50%

Adverse Reaction

A

extravasation may cause tissue necrosis

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Dextrose 50%

Routes

A

-IV
-IO
-infusion

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9
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Dextrose 50%

Onset

A

less than 1 minute

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10
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Dextrose 50%

Adult Dose

A

12.5-25 G

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11
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Dextrose 50%

Pediatric Dose

A

IV/IO infusion: 0.5-1.0 Gm/kg of D10 solution over 20 minutes

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12
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Dextrose 50%

Special Consideration

A

-check BGL before
-check BGL after each dose
-confirm hypoglycemia before administering to stroke patient or TBI
-may be used in conjunction with thiamine
-use infusion pump when possible

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13
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Glucagon

Brand Name

A

GlucaGen

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14
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Glucagon

Class

A

-hyperglycemic
-pancreatic hormone

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15
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Glucagon

Supply

A

vial containing drug that requires reconstitution with supplied solution

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16
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Glucagon

Mechanism of Action

A

-converts glycogen to glucose
-increases glucose levels in the blood
-increases force of myocardial contractility
-increases heart rate

17
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Glucagon

Indications

A

-hemodynamically significant hypoglycemia
- beta-blocker overdose

18
Q

Glucagon

Contraindication

A

known hypersensitivity

19
Q

Glucagon

Adverse Reactions

A

nausea, vomiting

20
Q

Glucagon

Route

A

IM

21
Q

Glucagon

Onset

A

1 minute

22
Q

Glucagon

Adult Dose

A

1.0 mg
may repeat in 7-10 minutes

23
Q

Glucagon

Pediatric Dose

A

5 years or younger/less than 44 pounds: 0.5 mg
5 years or older/greater than 44 pounds: 1.0 mg
may repeat in 7-10 minutes

24
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Glucagon

Special Considerations

A

-check BGL before administering
-check BGL after each dose
-may be used with D50

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