Management of Diabetic Patients with Oral Hypoglycemic Medications
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If a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level of 58 mg/dL is unable to swallow and follow commands, what is the appropriate next step?

  • Administer oral glucose (15g)
  • Administer Normal Saline up to 2L
  • Administer D10 100 ml IV/IO bolus
  • Administer Glucagon 1mg IM (correct)

    • What should be done if a diabetic patient's blood glucose remains less than 60 mg/dL after administering D10 100 ml IV/IO bolus?

  • Administer Glucagon 1mg IM
  • Administer another 100 ml of D10 IV/IO bolus (correct)
  • Administer Normal Saline up to 2L
  • Administer oral glucose (15g)

    • What are the symptoms indicative of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL?

  • Nausea and vomiting only
  • Kussmaul Respirations and hypotension only
  • Abdominal pain and general weakness only
  • AMS, tachycardia, and acetone smell on breath (correct)

    • When should Glucagon be administered to a diabetic patient?

    <p>If blood glucose is greater than 300 mg/dL with DKA symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case a diabetic patient's blood glucose level is less than 60 mg/dL and they can swallow and follow commands, what should be given as treatment?

    <p>Oral glucose (15g)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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