Oral Glucose Flashcards
1
Q
Oral Glucose
Class:
A
Carbohydrate
2
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Oral Glucose
Mechanism of Action:
A
Increases BGL
3
Q
Oral Glucose
Indications:
A
Hypoglycemia
4
Q
Oral Glucose
Contraindications:
A
NON-self maintaining airway
(Unconscious, semi-unconscious or unable to follow simple commands)
5
Q
Oral Glucose
Precautions:
A
Use caution when given to AMS pts and prevent choking or aspiration
6
Q
Oral Glucose
Side effects:
A
NONE
7
Q
Oral Glucose
Adult Dosage:
A
25 grams (may repeat as needed after BGL test)
8
Q
Oral Glucose
Route:
A
PO or SL
9
Q
Oral Glucose
How its supplied:
A
15 or 25 gram tubes
10
Q
Oral Glucose
Pediatric Dosage:
A
7.5G if able to follow commands
11
Q
Oral Glucose
Onset:
A
10 minutes
