Dextrose 10%

Question 1

Dextrose Trade Name

Answer 1

D10

Question 2

Dextrose Classification

Answer 2

Anti-Hypoglycemic, Electrolyte

Question 3

Dextrose Mechanism of Action

Answer 3

Raises blood glucose level

Question 4

Dextrose Indications

Answer 4

Hypoglycemia

Question 5

Dextrose Contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity, severe dehydration.

Question 6

Dextrose Side Effects/Precautions

Answer 6

Hyperosmolarity, edema, venous thrombosis, tachypnea, fever, hypervolemia, phlebitis, cerebral ischemia, PE, Low Mg 2+, low PO4-, tissue necrosis,

Question 7

Dextrose Adult Dose

Answer 7

25g via 10% dextrose IV infusion

Question 8

Dextrose Pediatric Dose

Answer 8

5mL/kg of 10% dextrose IV infusion or prefilled syringe

Question 9

Dextrose Onset

Answer 9

Rapid

Question 10

Dextrose Duration

Answer 10

Variable

Question 11

Dextrose Max Dose

Answer 11

25g

Question 12

Dextrose Routes of Administration

Answer 12

IV/IO