ALOC Flashcards

1
Q

IN glucagon for hypoglycemia

A. 1 mg
B. 2 mg

A

B. 2 mg (no more than 1 mL per Nate)

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2
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If no response to dextrose/glucagon, what should be administered?

A

2 mg naloxone titrated to effect

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3
Q

ALOC patients could have secondary injuries (I.e. From a fall), so _____ should be considered.

A

Spinal motion restriction

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4
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What requirements must be met for a diabetic refusal?

A

1) repeat BGL > 60
2) alert and oriented to person, place, and event
3) hypoglycemia is EASILY explained (took too much insulin w/o adequate food)
4) no other complaints with full evaluation
5) EMS advises patient to eat food with complex carbohydrates/protein) in next 15 minutes

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5
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IM glucagon for hypoglycemia

A. 1 mg
B. 2 mg
C. 3 mg

A

A. 1 mg

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