Dextrose - Med card PDF

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Medication

ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________

(glucose) MEDICATION dextrose __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

sources CATEGORY CLASS caloric ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Provides calories.

Therapeutic Use Provision of calories. Prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia.

Complications Inappropriate insulin secretion (long-term use). Fluid overload, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypophosphatemia, glycosuria, hyperglycemia

Medication Administration PO: rapid onset, rapid peak and brief duration. IV: rapid onset, rapid peak and brief duration.

Contraindications/Precautions Allergy to corn or corn products; Hypertonic solution (5%) should not be given to patients with CNS bleeding or anuria or who are at risk of dehydration.

Interactions

Nursing Interventions Assess the hydration status of patients receiving IV dextrose. Monitor intake and output and electrolyte concentrations. Assess patient for dehydration or edema.

Will alter requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetic patients

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Correction and maintenance of adequate hydration status and normal serum glucose levels. Maintenance of adequate caloric intake.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Explain the purpose of dextrose administration to patient. Instruct diabetic patient on the correct method for self– blood glucose monitoring

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