General Medical Drugs

Question 1

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% classification?

Answer 1

Carbohydrate, hypertonic solution

Question 2

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% actions?

Answer 2

Raises circulating serum glucose levels. Acts transiently as an osmotic diuretic

Question 3

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% onset/ duration?

Answer 3

1 minute / depends on degree of hypoglycemia

Question 4

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% indications?

Answer 4

Symptomatic hypoglycemia. Unknown altered mental status/unresponsive

Question 5

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% contraindications?

Answer 5

None, if documented hypoglycemia exists.

Question 6

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% side effects?

Answer 6

Tissue necrosis if it infiltrates the skin. May precipitate severe neurological symptoms in alcoholics. Hyperglycemia

Question 7

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% route of admin?

Answer 7

IV

Question 8

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% adult dose?

Answer 8

12.5-25g slow IVP (50% concentration)

Question 9

Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10% peds dose?

Answer 9

0.5-1 g/kg IV/IO (max concentration of 25%) 2-4 mL/kg 25% dextrose

5-10 mL/kg 10% dextrose