Glucagon 22311-2

Question 0

Glucagon - Action (2)

Answer 0

• converts liver glycogen to glucose to raise BGL and inhibits glycogen synthesis
• stimulates glucagon receptors in cardiac cells in larger doses and helps beta blocker OD by increasing chronotropic/inotropic effects

Question 1

Glucagon - Class (2)

Answer 1

• Pancreatic hormone

- insulin antagonist

Question 2

Glucagon - Indications (3)

Answer 2

• hypoglycemia if no IV available
• beta blocker OD w/ profound bradycardia
• may be effective in some Ca Channel blocker OD

Question 3

Glucagon - Contraindications (1)

Answer 3

• Hypersensitivity

Question 4

Glucagon - Side Effects (1)

Answer 4

• N/V

Question 5

Glucagon - Precautions (2)

Answer 5

• should not be used as a first line drug from hypoglycemia
• will be ineffective in conditions where glycogen stores are depleted/non-existent (alcoholics w/ poor nutrition and newborns)