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TT3 Insulin

TT3 NHCC Insulin

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A rapid acting insulin Lispro
A short acting insulin Regular
An intermediate acting insulin NPH or Lente
A Long acting insulin with a peak Ultralente
A long acting insulin with no pronounced peak Lantus
The onset of Lispro is? 15 minutes
The onset of Regular is? 30 to 60 minutes
The onset of Lente or NPH is? 2 hours
The onset of Ultralente is? 2 hours
The onset of Lantus is? 1 to 2 hours
When is Lispro's peak? 60 to 90 minutes
When is Regular's peak? 2 to 3 hours
When is Lente's and NPH's peak? 6 to 8 hours
When is ultralente's peak? 16 to 20 hours
When is Lantus peak? No pronounced peak
What drugs can have potential hypoglycemic effects with insulin? alcohol, anabolic steroids, MAO inhibitors, Guanethidine, salicylates, garlic and ginseng
What drugs increase serum glucose levels? Furosemide and thiazide diuretics
Why is it important to know when the peak action of insulin is? Need to monitor for signs of hypoglycemia at those times
What is the only type of insulin that can be given by IV? Regular
What is the advantage of human insulin over animal? Cost effectiveness and less likely to cause allergic reaction
What type of insulin is the base for all insulin? Regular
What are some of the additives to insulin? zinc, acetate buffers and protomine
What is the additive used in Lente? zinc
What is the additive use in NPH? zinc and protamine
Which type of insulin BEST mimics natural insulin secreting in respose to a meal? Lispro
When is Lispro injected? At the time of a meal or within 15 minutes
Which type of insulin has a reduced risk of hypoglycemia? Lantus
What type of insulin MUST NOT be mixed? Lantus
How long may insulin be left at room temperature? 4 weeks
How long are prefilled syringes stable for in the fridge? 30 days
How should syringes containing cloudy solutions be stored? Vertical with the needle up
What is the standard concentration of insulin? 100 U
1 ml of insulin equals how many Units? 100
What are the four classifictions of insulin? rapid, short, intermediate and long
Why can't insulin be given orally? gastric juices break it up
Where should insulin be injected? Sub-Q, do NOT give IM
Where do most diabetics inject insulin? abdomen
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