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week 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the onset, peak, and duration of Rapid-acting insulin? | Onset: 15 min Peak: 1 hr Duration: 3–5 hrs |
| What is the onset, peak, and duration of Short-acting (Regular) insulin? | Onset: 30–60 min Peak: 2–4 hrs Duration: 5–8 hrs |
| What is the onset, peak, and duration of Intermediate (NPH) insulin? | Onset: 1–2 hrs Peak: 6–12 hrs Duration: 18 hrs |
| What is the onset, peak, and duration of Long-acting (Glargine) insulin? | Onset: 1–2 hrs Peak: None (Plateau) Duration: 24 hrs |
| What are the normal Serum Cortisol levels for Morning vs. Evening? | Morning (6–8 AM): 5–25 mcg/dL Evening: <10 mcg/dL Tip: Cortisol follows a diurnal rhythm; it should be highest when you wake up. |
| What is the normal value for Plasma ACTH? | 10–60 pg/mL |
| What are the normal ranges for Serum Aldosterone (Supine vs. Upright)? | Supine: 3–16 ng/dL Upright: 4–31 ng/dL |
| What is the normal range for Plasma Renin Activity (PRA)? | 0.6–4.3 ng/mL/hr |
| What is the Normal Response to a Dexamethasone Suppression Test? | Cortisol is suppressed to <5 mcg/dL. |
| What is the Normal Response to an ACTH Stimulation Test (Cosyntropin Test)? | Cortisol increases to ≥18–20 mcg/dL. |
| What is the normal value for 24-Hour Urine Free Cortisol? | 10–100 mcg/24 hr |
| What is the normal value for 24-Hour Urine Metanephrines? | <400 mcg/24 hr |
| What are the normal values for Sodium, Potassium, and Glucose? | Sodium: 135–145 mEq/L Potassium: 3.5–5.0 mEq/L Glucose: 70–100 mg/dL |