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What is the primary purpose of administering D50, D25, and D10 dextrose?
What is the primary purpose of administering D50, D25, and D10 dextrose?
- To promote weight loss
- To prevent diabetes
- To treat hypoglycemia and increase blood glucose levels (correct)
- To lower blood glucose levels
Which of the following conditions is an indication for the administration of D50, D25, or D10 dextrose?
Which of the following conditions is an indication for the administration of D50, D25, or D10 dextrose?
- Low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) (correct)
- High cholesterol levels
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
What is the appropriate dose of D25 for a 20kg individual?
What is the appropriate dose of D25 for a 20kg individual?
- 2 ml/kg of D25 (correct)
- 10 ml/kg of D25
- 1 ml/kg of D25
- 5 ml/kg of D25
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for using D50, D25, or D10 dextrose?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for using D50, D25, or D10 dextrose?
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What effect does administering carbohydrate-rich dextrose have on blood glucose levels?
What effect does administering carbohydrate-rich dextrose have on blood glucose levels?
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