A patient with type 1 diabetes who skipped breakfast becomes shaky, sweaty and confused during treatment but is conscious and able to swallow. What is the most appropriate management?
- Correct answer
Give an oral fast-acting carbohydrate such as juice or glucose tablets
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Administer subcutaneous insulin
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Administer intramuscular epinephrine
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Give oxygen only and observe
This question is one of 15 in AFK practice: Pharmacology, local anesthesia and emergencies. Test yourself on all of them.
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These are signs of hypoglycemia; a conscious patient who can swallow should receive oral sugar. Insulin would lower blood glucose further and worsen the episode.
Source: Malamed, Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office — oneguy
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