Diabetic Emergency

Question 1

What is the adult dose of oral glucose?

Answer 1

15 Gm

Question 2

What is the pediatric dose of oral glucose?

Answer 2

7.5 Gm

Question 3

If a patient’s D stick is less than 60 and they are an adult, what 2 drugs should be given first?

Answer 3

D-50- 25 g

Thiamine- 100 mg

Question 4

If a pediatric patients blood sugar is below 60 and they are not legible for oral glucose, what drug should they be given?

Answer 4

D25- 2 ml/kg

Question 5

If an adult patient’s blood glucose is below 60 and I V access cannot be made, what drug induced should they be given?

Answer 5

Glucagon- 1 mg IN/IM

Question 6

What are the five signs and symptoms of a patient who is hyperglycemic?

Answer 6

Altered mental status
Polyphasic
Polydypsia
Polyuria
S/S of ketosis

Question 7

If a patient’s blood sugar is above 150 and they are experiencing signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia, how should they be treated?

Answer 7

250 cc bolus

Question 8

A diabetic a Emergency will be determined when a patient’s blood glucose is outside of what range?

Answer 8

60-150