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N112 Insulin
N112 - Insulin for unit 2 test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Insulin uses | replacement therapy for Type I diabetes mellitus, for Type II when other measures have failed, or supplement during illness or surgery |
| Insulin actions | facilitates the transport of glucose into cardiac & skeletal muscle, & adipose tissue, increases synthesis of glycogen in the liver, decreases protein & fat breakdown |
| Insulin side effects | hypoglycemia, irritation at injection site |
| Insulin considerations | monitor blood glucose levels frequently, asses for hypo/hyperglycemia, rotate injection sites |
| Insulin administration | 30 min prior to meals, Humalog – 15 min before meals |