Dextrose

Question 1

Dextrose Class

Answer 1

Hyperglycemic agent, carbohydrate

Question 2

Dextrose Indications

Answer 2

Hypoglycemia, ALOC of unknown origin

Question 3

Dextrose Mechanism

Answer 3

Increases blood glucose levels to provide an immediate source of glucose that can be rapidly used as a source of metabolism

Question 4

Dextrose Side Effects

Answer 4

Venous irritation

Question 5

Dextrose Contraindications

Answer 5

None in emergency setting with Hypoglycemia

Question 6

Dextrose Precautions

Answer 6

• Can cause severe tissue necrosis with IV infiltration
• Use caution in pts with suspected hemorrhagic stroke
• Consider administrating thiamine prior to administering dextrose

Question 7

Dextrose routes of adminsitration

Answer 7

Slow IVP, ensure patency of IV site

Question 8

Dextrose Onset

Answer 8

30-60 seconds

Question 9

Dextrose durration

Answer 9

depends on severity of hypoglycemia

Question 10

Dextrose Dose Adult

Answer 10

25 g (50 mL) D50W
25 g (250 mL) D10W

Question 11

Dextrose Dose Pedi

Answer 11

0.5–1 g/kg D25W; use D10W for neonates