Glucagon

Question 1

Glucagon- Name

Answer 1

Glucagon

Question 2

Glucagon- Class

Answer 2

Hormone

Question 3

Glucagon- MoA

Answer 3

Elevates blood glucose level by converting stored liver glycogen into glucose

Increases heart rate and myocardial contractility and improves AV conduction in a manner similar to that produced by catecholamines

Question 4

Glucagon- Indication

Answer 4

ALOC with hypoglycemia when no IV can be established

Beta-Blocker Overdose

Question 5

Glucagon- Contra

Answer 5

Not significant

Question 6

Glucagon- S/E

Answer 6

Cardiovascular: tachycardia, hypertension

CNS: dizziness, headache

Question 7

Glucagon- Route

Answer 7

IM, IV, IO

Question 8

Glucagon- A. Dose

Answer 8

Hypoglycemia: 1 mg IM;

May repeat in 20 minutes

Beta Blocker OD: 1 mg IV/IO

Question 9

Glucagon- P. Dose

Answer 9

0.03 – 0.1 mg/kg IM;

Max dose 1 mg (must have documented hypoglycemia)

Question 10

Glucagon- EXTRAS

Answer 10

Precautions: Only effective if liver glycogen is available, may be ineffective in chronic hypoglycemia or starvation patients

Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease or renal insufficiency/disease

Onset in 5-20 minutes and may last 15-30 minutes

Place patient into recovery position to prevent aspiration should vomiting occur prior to patient becoming fully conscious