Dextrose

Question 0

Indications and field use for Dextrose

Answer 0

Known hypoglycemia
ALOC of unknown etiology
Seizures of unknown etiology
Hyperkalemia

Question 1

Mechanism of action for Dextrose 50%

Answer 1

Reverses CNS effects of hypoglycemia by rapidly increasing glucose levels

Question 2

Contraindications of Dextrose 50

Answer 2

Known thiamine deficiency
Delirium tremens
Head injury
Intra cranial hemorrhage
Severe pain

Question 3

Adverse reactions of Dextrose

Answer 3

Cerebral edema in children when give undiluted
Worsening elevated ICP or cerebral edema from trauma
Extravasation leads to severe tissue necrosis
Sclerosing effect on peripheral veins

Question 4

Routes of administration of D50

Answer 4

IV bolus (rapid)