DEXTROSE Flashcards
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DEXTROSE
Class?

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- Carbohydrate, nutrient, short acting osmotic diuretic
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DEXTROSE
Indications?

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- Symptomatic hypoglycemia
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DEXTROSE
Contraindications?

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- Intra-cranial bleeds
- Delirium tremens with dehydration
- Unconscious
- Suspected CVA (Stroke)
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DEXTROSE
Administration?

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- Oral: [12-25 gm] of paste, may be spread with a tongue depressor
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DEXTROSE
Special Notes?

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- Attempts at documenting hypoglycemis via automatic glucometry should be made before administration