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Endocrine Flashcards

1
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Dextrose

Name

A

D50W

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Dextrose

Class

A

Carbohydrate

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Dextrose

Description

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Dextrose is a simple sugar that the body can rapidly metabolize to create energy

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Dextrose

Indications

A

Hypoglycemia

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Dextrose

Contraindications

A

None in hypoglycemia

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Dextrose

Precautions

A

Increased ICP. Determine blood glucose level before administration. Ensure good venous access

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Dextrose

Dosage/Route

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25g D50W (50mL) IV

Pedi: 2-4mL/kg of a 25% solution IV (over 1 year), 10% solution for under 1 year

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Glucagon

Name

A

GlucaGen

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Glucagon

Class

A

Hormone, Anti-hypoglycemic

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Glucagon

Description

A

Glucagon is a protein secreted by pancreatic cells that causes a breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose. Glucagon increases HR and AV conduction in BB and CCB OD

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Glucagon

Indications

A

Hypoglycemia without IV access and to reverse beta-blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker overdose

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Glucagon

Contraindications

A

None

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Glucagon

Precautions

A

Cardiovascular or renal impairment. Effective only if there are sufficient stores of glycogen in the liver

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Glucagon

Dosage/Route for hypoglycemia

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1mg IM repeat 5 to 20 minutes

Pedi: 0.1 mg/kg IM/SC/IV for children under 10

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Glucagon

Dosage/Route for beta blocker or CCB overdose

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3mg IV over 1 minute

Pedi: 50 to 150 mcg/kg IV over 1 minute

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Oxytocin

Name

A

Pitocin

17
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Oxytocin

Class

A

Hormone

18
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Oxytocin

Description

A

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that causes the uterus to contract, thereby inducing labor, encouraging delivery of the placenta, and controlling postpartum hemorrhage

19
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Oxytocin

Indication

A

Severe postpartum hemorrhage

20
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Oxytocin

Contraindications

A

Hypersensitivity, prehospital administration before delivery of the infant or infants

21
Q

Oxytocin

Precautions

A

Before delivery may induce uterine rupture and fetal dysrhythmias, hypertension, intracranial bleeding, or asphyxia. Uterine tone, ECG and vital signs should be monitored during administration

22
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Oxytocin

Dosage/Route

A

3-10 units IM after delivery of the placenta. 10-20 units in 1000 mL of D5W or NS IV titrated to effect

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