Dextrose (WK 1)

Question 1

Dextrose Class

Answer 1

Carbohydrate & Hyperglycemic Agent

Question 2

Dextrose Indications

Answer 2

Hypoglycemia & ALOC of unknown origin

Question 3

Dextrose Contraindications

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity

Question 4

Dextrose Side Effects

Answer 4

cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral ischemia, warmth, pain & burning

Question 5

Dextrose Adult

Answer 5

25g D50W IV/IO (50mL of D50 or 100mL of D25 or 250 mL of D10)

Question 6

Dextrose PEDI

Answer 6

0.5 g/kg of D25W slow IV/IO
2 to 4 mL/kg of D25W, 4 to 8 mL/kg of 12.5% dextrose & 5 to 10 mL/kg of D10W
NEONATE-0.2 kg D10W