D5W Flashcards by Michele Mooney

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D5W

Amount Carried

A

Optional (1) 250 mL bag

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D5W

Concentration

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5% Dextrose in H2O

(5 g/100 mL)

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D5W

Indications

A

Medication administration;

Amiodarone drip

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D5W

Class

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Isotonic crystalloid carbohydrate

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D5W

Mechanism of Action

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Hypotonic in vascular system raises blood glucose

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D5W

Effects

A

Increase in intravascular water and glucose

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D5W

Dose/Route

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Used to deliver medication IV/IO drip

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D5W

Side Effects

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Hemolysis;

Hyperglycemia;

Anasarca

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D5W

Notes on Administration

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Needed for administration of Amiodarone drip

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