Question 13 · LDEK · Neurological and metabolic emergencies
What is the first-line treatment in the case of hypoglycemia with loss of consciousness?
- A. intravenous administration of glucose solution.
- B. intravenous administration of hydrocortisone.
- C. intravenous administration of naloxone.
- D. intravenous administration of Ringer’s lactate solution.
- E. intramuscular administration of dexamethasone.
Hint
Nothing goes by mouth in an unconscious patient; choose the treatment that corrects the underlying deficit fastest.
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