NRNP 6675 15 WEEK 6 ACTUAL TEST SCRIPT
2026 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ Glucagon Classification. Answer: Pancreatic hormone
◉ Glucagon MOA. Answer: Hormone producedby alpha cells in the
"islet of langerhans"
Causes breakdown of glycogen **stored in the liver**
Breakdown of glycogen to glucose and inhibits the formation of
glycogen from glucose
Overall increases blood glucose levels
◉ Glucagon Indication. Answer: Hypoglycemia when oral glucose of
IV dextrose cannot be administered
Beta Blocker OD (Not LA Co.)
Calcium Channel blocker OD (Not LA Co.)
,Food bolus obstruction/impacted esophageal foreign body (Not LA
Co.)
◉ Glucagon Contraindications. Answer: Insulinoma
◉ Glucagon Side Effects. Answer: Nausea/Vomiting
◉ Glucagon Adverse Effects. Answer: Hypotension
◉ Glucagon Interactions. Answer: None
◉ Glucagon Routes. Answer: IM
ALL Other routes (Not LA Co.)
◉ Glucagon Kinetics. Answer: Onset: 5-20 min
Duration: 1-2 hours
◉ Glucagon Dosages. Answer: Adult Hypoglycemia:
1mg IM repeat x1 in 20 min
, Pediatric Hypoglycemia:
<1 y/o = 0.5mg IM repeat x1 in 20 min
>1 y/o = same as adult
**Not Recommended for OD**
◉ Glucagon Prehospital Considerations. Answer: Glucagon must be
mixed with sterile water and used immediately
Patient usually wakes up within onset length (5-20 min)
Provide oral glucose carbs as soon as possible after pt regains
consciousness
Persistent headache, nausea, and weakness may persist after
recovery from hypoglycemia
GLucagon only works with pt that have adequate glycogen storages
Unlikely to be effective in malnourished pt, adrenal insufficiency, or
infants
◉ Haloperidol Other Name. Answer: Haldol
2026 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ Glucagon Classification. Answer: Pancreatic hormone
◉ Glucagon MOA. Answer: Hormone producedby alpha cells in the
"islet of langerhans"
Causes breakdown of glycogen **stored in the liver**
Breakdown of glycogen to glucose and inhibits the formation of
glycogen from glucose
Overall increases blood glucose levels
◉ Glucagon Indication. Answer: Hypoglycemia when oral glucose of
IV dextrose cannot be administered
Beta Blocker OD (Not LA Co.)
Calcium Channel blocker OD (Not LA Co.)
,Food bolus obstruction/impacted esophageal foreign body (Not LA
Co.)
◉ Glucagon Contraindications. Answer: Insulinoma
◉ Glucagon Side Effects. Answer: Nausea/Vomiting
◉ Glucagon Adverse Effects. Answer: Hypotension
◉ Glucagon Interactions. Answer: None
◉ Glucagon Routes. Answer: IM
ALL Other routes (Not LA Co.)
◉ Glucagon Kinetics. Answer: Onset: 5-20 min
Duration: 1-2 hours
◉ Glucagon Dosages. Answer: Adult Hypoglycemia:
1mg IM repeat x1 in 20 min
, Pediatric Hypoglycemia:
<1 y/o = 0.5mg IM repeat x1 in 20 min
>1 y/o = same as adult
**Not Recommended for OD**
◉ Glucagon Prehospital Considerations. Answer: Glucagon must be
mixed with sterile water and used immediately
Patient usually wakes up within onset length (5-20 min)
Provide oral glucose carbs as soon as possible after pt regains
consciousness
Persistent headache, nausea, and weakness may persist after
recovery from hypoglycemia
GLucagon only works with pt that have adequate glycogen storages
Unlikely to be effective in malnourished pt, adrenal insufficiency, or
infants
◉ Haloperidol Other Name. Answer: Haldol
