Hypoglycemia

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (44 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Hypoglycemia is often defined by a plasma glucose concentration below 70 mg/dL; however, signs and symptoms may not occur until plasma glucose concentrations drop below 55 mg/dL. The symptoms of Whipple's triad have been used to describe hypoglycemia since 1938. For the Whipple triad, the practitioner must first recognize hypoglycemia symptoms, obtain low blood glucose, and finally, demonstrate immediate relief of symptoms by the correction of the low blood glucose after treatment. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of hypoglycemia and highlights the interprofessional team's role in educating patients with this condition about follow up care.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the pathophysiology of hypoglycemia.
  • Explain the diagnostic approach on how to determine that a patient has hypoglycemia.
  • Review the management options available for hypoglycemia treatment.
  • Summarize the importance of interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to aid in prompt diagnosis of hypoglycemia and improving outcomes in patients diagnosed with the condition.

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Reviews

Henrik H. on 2/25/2021

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Charity L. on 6/12/2022

Prabhat K. on 7/14/2022

one question mixed pronouns he and she a couple of times (patient found on floor by son). another question, dealing with hypo symptoms if skipping breakfast, listed eval of diet and symptoms as the correct answer; I disagree since you've already got some basics on those questions. Have the patient check blood sugars when symptomatic.

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