Oral glucose

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Hyperglycemic, carbohydrate

Question 2

Mechanism of action

Answer 2

After absorption in the GI tract, glucose is distributed to the tissues providing an increase in circulating blood glucose levels

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

Conscious patients with suspected hypoglycemia

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

Decreased level of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, inability to swallow

Question 5

Adverse reactions / side effects

Answer 5

None

Question 6

Adult dose / route

Answer 6

25 g PO in patients with intact gag reflex and ability to manage their own secretions

Question 7

Pedi dose

Answer 7

0.5 to 1 g PO in patients with intact gag reflex and ability to manage their own secretions

Question 8

Duration of Action

Answer 8

Onset: 10 minutes. Peak effect: Variable. Duration: Variable

Question 9

Pregnancy Class

Answer 9

C

Question 10

Special consideration

Answer 10

Must be swallowed. Glucose is not absorbed sublingually or buccally. Check a glucometer reading before administering oral glucose and repeat at least 10 minutes after.