Dextrose Flashcards
1
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Brand Name of Dextrose
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D50
2
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Drug Class of Dextrose
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Carbohydrate, Antihypoglycemic
3
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Indications for Dextrose
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Hypoglycemia Altered LOC Coma Seizure Status Epilepticus
4
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Mechanism of Action of Dextrose
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Rapidly increases serum glucose levels
Short term osmotic diuresis
5
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Contraindications for Dextrose
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Intracranial Hemorrhage
Hyperglycemia
6
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Adverse Effects of Dextrose
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Extravasation leads to tissue necrosis
Pain and burning from IV infusion
Hyperglycemia
7
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Precautions for Dextrose
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Hypertonic solution will cause tissue necrosis if infiltration of the IV occurs
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Dose & Administration of Dextrose
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Adult:
12.5-25 grams of a 50% solution SIVP.
May be repeated as necessary
Pedi:
1 year or older: 0.5-1 g/kg of a 25% solution SIVP.
May be repeated as necessary
