DRUGS: Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose)

Question 1

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Class

Answer 1

carbohydrate, hyperglycemic

Question 2

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

absorbed in GI tract, distributed to tissues, increases circulating BGL

Question 3

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Indications

Answer 3

alert hypoglycemic

Question 4

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Contraindictions

Answer 4

decreased LOC,
N/V

Question 5

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Adverse Reactions

Answer 5

N/V

Question 6

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Drug Interactions

Answer 6

none

Question 7

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Route

Answer 7

oral, buccal

Question 8

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Dosage and Administration - ADULTS

Answer 8

Adults
Place 25g between cheek and gum in pts with intact gag and can swallow/spit.

Question 9

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Dosage and Administration - PEDIATRICS

Answer 9

Pediatrics
0.5-1g PO in pts who can spit/swallow

Question 10

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Duration of Action

Answer 10

Onset: 10 Minutes
Peak: Varies
Duration: Varies

Question 11

Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose): Special Considerations

Answer 11

Pregnancy Safety
check BGL prior to admin, not absorbed SL or buccally, must be swallowed. Recheck BGL 10m after.