Glucose 10%

Question 1

What is Glucose 10% classified as?

Answer 1

Hyperglyacemic

Question 2

What is the action of Glucose 10%?

Answer 2

Glucose is the principle energy source for body - when given intravenously it has a rapid onset and establishes normal blood glucose levels rapidly

Question 3

What are the side effects of Glucose 10%?

Answer 3

Tissue necrosis if extravasated from vein

Question 4

What are the indications for administering Glucose 10%?

Answer 4

Symptomatic hypoglycaemia with BGL < 4 mmol/L and unable to self-administer oral glucose

Question 5

What are the contraindications for administering Glucose 10%?

Answer 5

Nil

Question 6

What are the precautions when considering administering Glucose 10%?

Answer 6

Hyperglycaemia in large doses

Question 7

What schedule is Glucose 10% classified under?

Answer 7

Unscheduled

Question 8

What is the onset of Glucose 10% when administered intravenously?

Answer 8

Instantaneous