Oral Glucose

Question 1

Oral Glucose

Class

Answer 1

• Hyperglycemic

Question 2

Oral Glucose

Mechanism of action

Answer 2

• Provides quickly absorbed glucose to increase blood glucose levels

Question 3

Oral Glucose

Indications

Answer 3

• Conscious pt with suspected hypoglycemia
• PT can swallow

Question 4

Oral Glucose

Contraindications

Answer 4

• Decreased level of consciousness
• N/V

Question 5

Oral Glucose

Adverse reactions/side effects

Answer 5

• N/V

Question 6

Oral Glucose

Drug interactions

Answer 6

• None

Question 7

Oral Glucose

Dosage and administration

Answer 7

Adult & Ped

• Should be sipped slowly until clinical improvement noted

Question 8

Oral Glucose

Duration of action

Answer 8

• Onset: Immediate
• Peak effect: Variable
• Duration: Variable

Question 9

Oral Glucose

Special considerations

Answer 9

• Must be swallowed
• Glucose is not absorbed sublingually or buccally
• Check glucometer reading before administering oral glucose and at least 10 min after