A 4-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with lethargy and diaphoresis after ingesting his grandmother's diabetes medication. Vital signs: BP 90/55, HR 128, RR 22, Temp 36.8°C, SpO2 98%. Fingerstick glucose is 32 mg/dL; serum insulin level is elevated at 45 mIU/L. He denies seizure activity. No evidence of ketoacidosis on initial assessment. Which of the following drugs can be used to reduce recurrent hypoglycemia from this overdose?

  1. A)Naloxone
  2. B)Methylene blue
  3. C)Atropine
  4. D)OctreotideGABARITO
  5. E)Fomepizole

Explicação

Sulfonylurea overdose can cause prolonged hypoglycemia by stimulating insulin release. Octreotide suppresses insulin secretion and is used with dextrose to prevent recurrent hypoglycemia. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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