DTP Glucose 10%

Question 1

Drug class of glucose 10%

Answer 1

Hyperglycaemic

Question 2

Pharmacology of glucose 10%

Answer 2

Glucose is a sugar that is the principle energy source for the body’s cells, especially the brain

Question 3

Contraindications for glucose 10%

Answer 3

Nil

Question 4

Indications for glucose 10%

Answer 4

Symptomatic hypoglycaemia in a pt unable to self administer oral glucose

Question 5

Precautions for glucose 10%

Answer 5

Tissue / vascular necrosis secondary to extravasation

Question 6

Side effects to glucose 10%

Answer 6

Nil

Question 7

Presentation of glucose 10%

Answer 7

500ml Bag

Question 8

Onset, duration and half life of glucose 10%

Answer 8

Onset = rapid, duration N/A, half life n/a.

Question 9

Adult doses of glucose 10%

Answer 9

150ml repeat 100 ml every 5 mins until BSL > 4 mol/L NMD

Question 10

Paediatric doses of glucose 10%

Answer 10

2.5mls/ kg every 5 mins at 1 ml/kg until BSL greater than 4 mol/L