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Which of the following is a contraindication for using glucagon in the emergency setting?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using glucagon in the emergency setting?
- Pregnancy (correct)
- Beta-blocker overdose
- Renal vascular resistance
- Hypoglycemia
What is the primary mechanism of action of glucagon?
What is the primary mechanism of action of glucagon?
- Causing glycogen synthesis from glucose
- Stimulating insulin release
- Inhibiting glycogen breakdown
- Breaking down stored glycogen to glucose (correct)
What is the onset of action for glucagon when administered intravenously?
What is the onset of action for glucagon when administered intravenously?
- More than 1 hour
- 10-15 minutes
- 20-30 minutes
- 5-10 minutes (correct)
What is the predominant adverse effect associated with glucagon administration?
What is the predominant adverse effect associated with glucagon administration?
In which form should glucagon be administered for a patient with beta-blocker overdose?
In which form should glucagon be administered for a patient with beta-blocker overdose?
What is the main indication for administering glucagon in an emergency setting?
What is the main indication for administering glucagon in an emergency setting?
What is the adult dosing of glucagon for intravenous administration?
What is the adult dosing of glucagon for intravenous administration?
Which hormone secreted by the pancreas inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose?
Which hormone secreted by the pancreas inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose?
What is the duration of action for glucagon when administered intramuscularly?
What is the duration of action for glucagon when administered intramuscularly?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with glucagon administration?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with glucagon administration?
