Oral Glucose & Thiamine Flashcards
1
Q
Oral Glucose
Brand Name
A
-Glutose
- Insta-Glucose
-Others
2
Q
Oral Glucose
Classes
A
-Carbohydrate
-Hyperglycemic
3
Q
Oral Glucose
Standard Supply
A
Tube
4
Q
Oral Glucose
Mechanism of Action
A
increases glucose levels in the blood
5
Q
Oral Glucose
Indication
A
Hypoglycemia
6
Q
Oral Glucose
Contraindication
A
Patient cannot protect their airway
7
Q
Oral Glucose
Adverse Reactions
A
nausea, vomiting
8
Q
Oral Glucose
Routes
A
-Buccal
-Sublingual
9
Q
Oral Glucose
Onset
A
Variable
10
Q
Oral Glucose
Adult Dose
A
15-50 Gm
may repeat the dose
11
Q
Oral Glucose
Pediatric Dose
A
5.0-50 Gm
may repeat dose
12
Q
Oral Glucose
Special Consideration
A
-check BGL before administering
-check BGL after each additional dose
13
Q
Thiamine
Brand Name
A
Betalin
14
Q
Thiamine
Class
A
Vitamin
15
Q
Thiamine
Mechanism of Action
A
metabolizes carbohydrates
