Oral Glucose Flashcards
1
Q
Oral Glucose: Class
A
Carbohydrate
2
Q
Oral Glucose: Action
A
After absorption in the GI tract, glucose is distributed to the tissues providing an ↑ in circulating blood glucose levels
3
Q
Oral Glucose: Indications
A
Conscious hypoglycemic pts
4
Q
Oral Glucose: Contraindications
A
DLOC, no gag reflex present, N/V
5
Q
Oral Glucose: S. E.
A
N/V
6
Q
Oral Glucose: Supplied
A
Paste and gel forms
7
Q
Oral Glucose: Adult dose
A
15-45g PO
8
Q
Oral Glucose: Ped dose
A
5-45g PO
9
Q
Oral Glucose: Considerations
A
Must be swallowed
