5 - Pediatrics - Altered Mental Status Flashcards
1
Q
A key step in the treatment of pediatric AMS is assess the patient’s ______.
A
Blood glucose level
2
Q
For the hypoglycemic (< 60 mg/dL) pediatric patient, what is administered?
A. D10 5mL/kg
B. D50 5mL/kg
A
A. D10 5mL/kg
3
Q
Glucagon for patients over 8 YO
A
1 mg IV/IN
4
Q
In the pediatric patient with normal BGL, and inadequate respiratory effort, what may be administered?
A. D10 5mL/kg
B. Naloxone (weight dependent)
C. Glucagon
A
B. Naloxone (weight dependent)
5
Q
Glucagon for patients under 8 YO
A
0.5 mg IV/IN
6
Q
Naloxone for pediatric patients under 20 kg
A
0.1 mg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN
7
Q
Naloxone for pediatric patients over 20 kg
A
2 mg/dose
