endocrine: hyperglycemic agent

Question 1

hyperglycemic agent moa

Answer 1

increase glucose levels by increasing the breakdown of glycogen into glucose

Question 2

hyperglycemic agent therapeutic uses

Answer 2

emergency management of hypoglycemic reactions in clients unable to take oral glucose (unconscious)

Question 3

hyperglycemic agent common med

Answer 3

glucagon

Question 4

hyperglycemic agent complications

Answer 4

gi distress (n,v)

Question 5

hyperglycemic agent contraindications

Answer 5

• may not be effective for hypoglycemia resulting from inadequate glycogen stores (starvation)
• caution in cardiovascular disease

Question 6

hyperglycemic agent interactions

Answer 6

• nothing worth noting

Question 7

hyperglycemic agent nursing implications

Answer 7

• check blood sugar if person unconscious (diabetic or unknown)
• if bs is critically low and pt. is not able to take oral glucose administer glucagon sq, im, iv
• reconstitue per package instructions
• provide oral glucose as soon as the client regains full consciousness and is able to swallow

Question 8

hyperglycemic agent pt. teaching

Answer 8

• maintain access to a source of glucose (snacks, candy, sugar tablets) and a glucagon kit at all times
• replace glucagon immediately when it reaches the expiration date
• notify your doctor if your blood sugars are not well controlled