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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?
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?
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?
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?
When should Glucagon be administered to a diabetic patient?
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?
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?
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Low Blood Glucose Treatment (Unable to Swallow)
Low Blood Glucose Treatment (Unable to Swallow)
Administer Glucagon 1mg IM.
Treatment for Persistent Low Blood Glucose (D10)
Treatment for Persistent Low Blood Glucose (D10)
Administer another 100ml D10 IV/IO bolus if blood glucose remains low after initial dose.
DKA Symptoms
DKA Symptoms
Altered mental status (AMS), rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), and acetone breath in a diabetic patient with high blood glucose.
Glucagon Administration Indication
Glucagon Administration Indication
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Oral Glucose Treatment (Conscious)
Oral Glucose Treatment (Conscious)
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