Updated - Adult - Diabetic

Question 1

T/F: Adult diabetic patients with AMS and a blood glucose < 70 mg/dL may be treated with IV dextrose.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

For the adult hypoglycemic, IV dextrose can be given at what dose? What is the max dose?

Answer 2

0.5 g/kg; 25 grams

Question 3

For the adult hypoglycemic, IV dextrose is administered with ______.

Answer 3

IV NS TKO

Question 4

For the adult hypoglycemic w/o IV access or who is combative, administer ______. Max dose?

Answer 4

0.1; mg/kg IM glucagon; 1 mg IM

Question 5

For the adult hyperglycemic pt with suspected DKA, what is given?

Answer 5

500 mL NS bolus, then TKO