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What do you give for a HYPOGLYCEMIC conscious dental patient?
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Correct answer: C. Oral glucose/sucrose (15g fast-acting carbohydrate — orange juice, glucose tablets)
✓ C) Oral glucose/sucrose (orange juice or glucose tablets) for CONSCIOUS hypoglycemic patients.
Rule of 15 for hypoglycemia (blood glucose <70 mg/dL): CONSCIOUS patient → 15g fast-acting carbohydrate orally (4 oz juice, 3–4 glucose tablets, 15 glucose gel) → wait 15 min → recheck glucose → repeat if still <70. UNCONSCIOUS patient → glucagon 1mg IM/SC (or IV dextrose 50% in hospital setting). Never give oral glucose to an unconscious patient (aspiration risk). In dental office: orange juice, glucose gel, or glucose tablets are standard first aid supplies.
Rule of 15 for hypoglycemia (blood glucose <70 mg/dL): CONSCIOUS patient → 15g fast-acting carbohydrate orally (4 oz juice, 3–4 glucose tablets, 15 glucose gel) → wait 15 min → recheck glucose → repeat if still <70. UNCONSCIOUS patient → glucagon 1mg IM/SC (or IV dextrose 50% in hospital setting). Never give oral glucose to an unconscious patient (aspiration risk). In dental office: orange juice, glucose gel, or glucose tablets are standard first aid supplies.
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