ENDOCRINE: HYPOGLYCEMIA Flashcards
1
Q
Hypoglycemia
Level
A
70 or below
2
Q
Hypoglycemia
S/S
Mnemonic
A
He H/A
is Irritiablity/sweating
T Tired
I Irritability: Dizzy/Confused/Anxious
R Restless: Shakiness
E Excessive Hunger
D Depression, Diaphorsis
Hunger
Shakiness
Dizziness
Confusion
Difficulty speaking
Feeling anxious or weak
3
Q
Hypoglycemia
s/s of Mild Hypoglycemia
A
- Hunger
- Nervousness
- Palpatations
- Sweating
- Tachycardia
- Tremor
4
Q
Hypoglycemia
s/s of Moderate Hypoglycemia
A
- Confusion
- Double vision
- Drowsinesss
- Emotional changes
- H/A
- Impaired coordination
- Decrease concentration
- Irritational or combative behavior
- Light headedness
- Numbness of lips and tongue
- Slurred speech
5
Q
Hypoglycemia
s/s of severe Hypoglycemia
A
- Difficulty arousing
- Disoriented behavior
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures