Glucose (oral) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the trade name for Glucose (oral)
A
Insta-glucose, Monogel
2
Q
Classification
A
Glucose
3
Q
Supplied
A
25g/tube or 15g/tablet
4
Q
Indications
A
Hypoglycemia
patients who are alert
able to follow commands &
can swallow
5
Q
Dosage
A
Adult - 25g orally (May repeat in 10 minutes if necessary)
6
Q
Route
A
Oral
7
Q
Contraindications
A
Any patient who is not alert
any patent unable to follow commands
any patient who lacks a gag reflex
Hyperglycemia
8
Q
Precautions
A
May case nausea or the patient to gag when administered
9
Q
Glucose must be swolled because it is not absorbed ….
A
it is not absorbed sublingually or buccally
