FREE PARAMEDICEMT AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT D5W

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FREE PARAMEDIC/EMT AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT D5W

EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: ADVERSE REACTIONS

Answer:

Rare in therapeutic dosages.

Question 2: DURATION OF ACTION

Answer:

Short term therapy

Question 3: ONSET OF ACTION

Answer:

N/A

Question 4: PEAK EFFECTS

Answer:

N/A

Question 5: INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Answer:

D5W should not be used with phenytoin (dilantin) or amrinone (inocor)

Question 6: DOSE/ROUTE

Answer:

D5W is usually administered through a minidrip (60 drops/ml) set at a rate of "to keep open" (TKO)

Question 7: CLASS

Answer:

Hypotonic dextrose-containing solution

Question 8: INDICATIONS

Answer:

IV access for emergency drugs; for dilution of concentrated drugs for intravenous infusion.

Question 9: GENERIC NAME

Answer:

5% dextrose in water

Question 10: MECHANISM OF ACTION

Answer:

D5W provides nutrients in the form of dextrose as well as free water.

Question 11: NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION

Answer:

None

Question 12: AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE

Answer:

(1) 250 ml bag. (optional)

Question 13: BRAND NAME

Answer:

D5W

Question 14: CONTRAINDICATIONS

Answer:

D5W should not be used as a fluid replacement for Hypovolemic states.