Topics About 'Dextrose'.

Do we give dextrose before insulin or vice versa when treating hyperkalemia? I'm a baby nurse and I remember my preceptor telling me something like this but I forgot. Something about you could tank the patient if one is given before the other. Thanks...

So for my pediatric care plan write-up I have to fill out info on each of the drugs. One of them was a maintenance fluid called D5 1/2 NS + 200 mEq KCl (D5 half normal saline and potassium chloride). The problem is, my Davis's Drug Guide book doesn't...

Patient is hypotensive and unconscious (GCS: 2T) with a suspected TBI. What are the advantages/disadvantages or reasonings for administering dextrose to this patient?

Patient reported to have LBM X 7 since morning (its now 7pm). Aide reported only 1 BM all day, soft and formed. MD ordered NS with KCl 20mEq. 0.5% Dextrose and .45NaCl with KCl 20mEq given, patient tolerated well. Patient has NO history of DM or not ...

One patient had a ‘runaway’ IV of 50% dextrose. To prevent temporary excess of insulin or transient hyperinsulin reaction what solution you prepare in anticipation of the doctor’s order? A. Any IV solution available to KVO B. Isotonic solution C. Hyp...

What do you do with a patient who was on TPN, has just lost their PICC, is a very hard stick with PIV, just tested 40's with glucose, and is strictly NPO?? This happened on my floor and it was a very serious situation as you can imagine.

I don't understand this. I know of 5DW and 1/2 NS but combining them together? Would this be isotonic, hyper/hypotonic? Can somebody help me figure this out?