Quiz 3: 50% or 10% Dextrose, Glucagon, And Glucose

Question 1

50% or 10% Dextrose: Brand Name

Answer 1

D50, D10

Question 2

50% or 10% Dextrose: Classification

Answer 2

Carbohydrate

Question 3

50% or 10% Dextrose: Pharmacokinetics

Answer 3

Effects: 5 minutes

Duration: Dose and patient dependent

Question 4

50% or 10% Dextrose: Mechanism of Action

Answer 4

Increases blood glucose level

Question 5

50% or 10% Dextrose: Indications for Field Use

Answer 5

Hypoglycemia, unconscious diabetic patient

Question 6

50% or 10% Dextrose: Contraindication

Answer 6

None

Question 7

50% or 10% Dextrose: Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 7

Infiltration may cause tissue necrosis or phlebitis

Question 8

50% or 10% Dextrose: Routes of Administration

Answer 8

IV push and IO

Question 9

50% or 10% Dextrose: How supplied

Answer 9

Pre-filled syringe (amp) or fluid bag

Question 10

50% or 10% Dextrose: Dosages

Answer 10

Adult: Up to 25 grams

Pedi: 0.5-1 g/kg (up to adult dose)

Question 11

50% or 10% Dextrose: Special Consideration

Answer 11

Confirm IV patency prior to IVP

Question 12

Glucagon: Brand Name

Answer 12

GlucaGen

Question 13

Glucagon: Classification

Answer 13

Hormone

Question 14

Glucagon: Pharmacokinetics

Answer 14

Effects: 10-15 minutes

Duration: 60 minutes

Question 15

Glucagon: Mechanism of Action

Answer 15

Converts glycogen stores from liver to glucose

Question 16

Glucagon: Indications for Field Use

Answer 16

Hypoglycemia in which IV access can’t be obtained

Question 17

Glucagon: Contraindications

Answer 17

Known hypersensitivity

Question 18

Glucagon: Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 18

N/V

Question 19

Glucagon: Routes of Administration

Answer 19

Intramuscular

Question 20

Glucagon: How Supplied

Answer 20

1mg vial of drug (powder) + 1mL diluent — mixed prior to administration

Question 21

Glucagon: Dosages

Answer 21

Adults: 1mg

Pedi: 0.5mg for pt weighing <25kg (up to adult dose)

Question 22

Glucagon: Special Considerations

Answer 22

Works only if there are sufficient stores of glycogen in liver

Question 23

Glucose: Brand Name

Answer 23

Insta-Glucose, Maple Syrup

Question 24

Glucose: Classification

Answer 24

Carbohydrate

Question 25

Glucose: Pharmacokinetics

Answer 25

Effects: 10 minutes

Durations: Dose and patient dependent

Question 26

Glucose: Mechanism of Action

Answer 26

Adds carbohydrate calories

Question 27

Glucose: Indication for Field Use

Answer 27

Hypoglycemic conscious patient or conscious patient with AMS with sweating, cold skin, weak

Question 28

Glucose: Contraindications

Answer 28

Known hypersensitivity

Question 29

Glucose: Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 29

Airway compromise

Question 30

Glucose: Routes of Administration

Answer 30

Oral

Question 31

Glucose: How Supplied

Answer 31

Tube or other

Question 32

Glucose: Dosages

Answer 32

Adult: 15-25 grams

Pedi: 15-25 grams

Question 33

Glucose: Special Considerations

Answer 33

Must be able to self-administer medication