University:
Chamberlain University
Course:
NR 324 | Adult Health
Academic year:

2021
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rezancuk2j

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication glucagon MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ pancreatic hormone CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action phosphorylase is activated promoting breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver, increasing blood glucose levels Therapeutic Use emergency tx of severe hypoglycemia Complications dizzness, headache, hyperglycemia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, N+V, hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia Nasal form: altered taste, itchy or red eyes, itchy ears or throat, nasal congestion or runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes Contraindications/Precautions glucagonoma, hypersensitivity to glucagon, insulinoma, pheochromocytoma Interactions anticholinergics, beta blockers, indomethacin, insulin, oral anticoagulants Medication Administration IV, IM, SubQ, Nasal Nursing Interventions give as soon as possible, expect to give IV dextrose if pt does not repond to glucagon, monitor glucose levels before and after admin, give oral carbs if needed Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness blood sugars increase monitor blood glucose levels, teach how to recognize s/s of hypoglycemia, advise pt to carry candy to tx early signs, urge pt to seek emergency care after glucagon tx at home