Quiz 3: 50% or 10% Dextrose, Glucagon, And Glucose Flashcards
50% or 10% Dextrose: Brand Name
D50, D10
50% or 10% Dextrose: Classification
Carbohydrate
50% or 10% Dextrose: Pharmacokinetics
Effects: 5 minutes
Duration: Dose and patient dependent
50% or 10% Dextrose: Mechanism of Action
Increases blood glucose level
50% or 10% Dextrose: Indications for Field Use
Hypoglycemia, unconscious diabetic patient
50% or 10% Dextrose: Contraindication
None
50% or 10% Dextrose: Side/Adverse Effects
Infiltration may cause tissue necrosis or phlebitis
50% or 10% Dextrose: Routes of Administration
IV push and IO
50% or 10% Dextrose: How supplied
Pre-filled syringe (amp) or fluid bag
50% or 10% Dextrose: Dosages
Adult: Up to 25 grams
Pedi: 0.5-1 g/kg (up to adult dose)
50% or 10% Dextrose: Special Consideration
Confirm IV patency prior to IVP
Glucagon: Brand Name
GlucaGen
Glucagon: Classification
Hormone
Glucagon: Pharmacokinetics
Effects: 10-15 minutes
Duration: 60 minutes
Glucagon: Mechanism of Action
Converts glycogen stores from liver to glucose
Glucagon: Indications for Field Use
Hypoglycemia in which IV access can’t be obtained
Glucagon: Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity
Glucagon: Side/Adverse Effects
N/V
Glucagon: Routes of Administration
Intramuscular
Glucagon: How Supplied
1mg vial of drug (powder) + 1mL diluent — mixed prior to administration
Glucagon: Dosages
Adults: 1mg
Pedi: 0.5mg for pt weighing <25kg (up to adult dose)
Glucagon: Special Considerations
Works only if there are sufficient stores of glycogen in liver
Glucose: Brand Name
Insta-Glucose, Maple Syrup
Glucose: Classification
Carbohydrate
