NUR 2047 / NUR 2047 Pharmacology Exam 2 Concept Guide. Latest, Rasmussen College

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NUR 2047 / NUR 2047 Pharmacology Exam 2 Concept Guide. Latest, Rasmussen CollegeGlucagon-when to give, what it is for, route of admin • Glucagon Hyperglycemic hormone secreted by the alpha cells o... f the islets of Langerhans Increases blood sugar by stimulating glycogenolysis Use Used to treat insulin-induced hypoglycemia when other methods of providing glucose are not available Route of administration Parenteral use (subQ, IM, and IV) Glucagon increases blood glucose levels and is known as a hyperglycemic drug. It is used when a patient is hypoglycemic or unconscious due to low blood glucose. It is to be given IV, Subcut, and IM. Is to be given before meals. Chapter 10 Glipizide Glipizide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by helping your pancreas produce insulin. Glipizide is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. google [Show More]

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