What factor distinguishes whether a patient requires an adult or pediatric dose of oral glucose?

What factor distinguishes whether a patient requires an adult or pediatric dose of oral glucose?

• A. Body weight (20 kg or 45 lbs)
• B. Age
• C. Sex
• D. Time of day

Answer: (A)

Weight determines how much oral glucose to give. In these protocols, smaller patients receive a pediatric, weight‑based dose, while larger patients receive the standard adult dose. A common threshold is about 20 kg (45 pounds): at or above that weight you use the adult dose; below that you use the pediatric dose calculated per kilogram. This sizing ensures the glucose amount matches body mass to safely correct hypoglycemia. Age, sex, or time of day don’t dictate the dose in this approach.

Weight determines how much oral glucose to give. In these protocols, smaller patients receive a pediatric, weight‑based dose, while larger patients receive the standard adult dose. A common threshold is about 20 kg (45 pounds): at or above that weight you use the adult dose; below that you use the pediatric dose calculated per kilogram. This sizing ensures the glucose amount matches body mass to safely correct hypoglycemia. Age, sex, or time of day don’t dictate the dose in this approach.