Hypoglycemia

Question 1

When is hypoglycemia resulting for insulin excess more likely to occur?

Answer 1

At times of day when insulin action is peaking

Question 2

What are the rec’d doses for glucagon?

Answer 2

Adults and children >20 kg: 1 mg SQ or IM

Children <20 kg: 0.5 mg SQ or IM or 20-30 mcg per kg of body weight

Question 3

What side effects are associated w/ glucagon?

Answer 3

N/V; therefore, person should be placed on their side to prevent choking/aspiration of vomit

Question 4

What is a potential drawback of using combo oral medications to treat DM?

Answer 4

May cost more then each drug separately, therefore, provider must weight risk/benefit of using combo meds

Question 5

What is drug drug interaction called?

Answer 5

Pharmokinetic interaction

Question 6

What is a drug disease interaction called?

Answer 6

pharmoacodynamic interaction