GLUCOSE (Glucose)

Question 1

GLUCOSE (Glucose)

CLASS/ACTION:

Answer 1

CLASS:

Oral Hyperglycemic Agent (Concentrated Sugar)

ACTION:

Reverses hypoglycemia. Good for conscious insulin overdose/hypoglycemic patients with an intact gag reflex.

Question 2

GLUCOSE (Glucose)

INDICATIONS:

Answer 2

INDICATIONS:

• Hypoglycemic patients who are conscious and who have a gag reflex.

Question 3

GLUCOSE (Glucose)

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Answer 3

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Patient with altered mental status that cannot self-administer glucose tube.

Question 4

GLUCOSE (Glucose)

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS:

Answer 4

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS:

• Aspiration of glucose if patient has no gag reflex.

Question 5

GLUCOSE (Glucose)

ADULT DOSE/ROUTE:

Answer 5

ADULT DOSE/ROUTE:

 Give 1-2 tubes to patient (30grams or more glucose).

Question 6

GLUCOSE (Glucose)

PEDIATRIC DOSE/ROUTE:

Answer 6

PEDIATRIC DOSE/ROUTE:

 Same as adult dose or as tolerated by patient.

Question 7

GLUCOSE (Glucose)

NOTES:

Answer 7

NOTES:

• Check blood glucose level PRIOR to giving oral Glucose.
• Response (increasing LOC) should occur within 10 min.
• After patient is fully alert and oriented, ensure that patient consumes additional carbohydrates, such as orange juice or a meal.