Oral Glucose

Question 1

Oral Glucose Class

Answer 1

• Monosaccharide

* Carbohydrate

Question 2

Oral Glucose Action

Answer 2

Increase in circulating blood sugar

Question 3

Oral Glucose Indications

Answer 3

Hypoglycemia

Question 4

Oral Glucose Contraindications

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Oral Glucose Precautions

Answer 5

• Altered L.O.C
• Ascertain the patient’s ability to swallow an oral preparation of glucose without airway compromise.
• Must be swallowed, not absorbed sublingually, or buccally.

Question 6

Oral Glucose Dosage

Answer 6

Adults:
• 15-45 G PO for patients with an intact gag reflex and who are able to handle their own secretions.
Pediatrics:
• 5-45 G PO for patients with an intact gag reflex and who are able to handle their own secretions

Question 7

Oral Glucose Onset/ Duration

Answer 7

Onset: 10 minutes

Question 8

Oral Glucose Side Effects

Answer 8

Nausea

Question 9

Oral Glucose Interactions

Answer 9

None