Glucagon Flashcards
1
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Glucagon: Class
A
Hormone
2
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Glucagon: MOA
A
Elevates blood glucose levels through conversion of glycogen to glucose and ther factors.
3
Q
Glucagon: Indications
A
Hypoglycemia, Beta blocker overdose
4
Q
Glucagon: CI
A
Allergic
5
Q
Glucagon: Dose
A
1 mg IM
6
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Glucagon: Adverse effects
A
Few in the emergency setting, less effective in pt’s with decreased, glycogen stores.