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ENDOCRINE Anti Diabetic Agents

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What is the drug class for anti diabetic agents known as?   Insulin  
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Insulin is the major fuel regulating hormone formed in the ___ cells of the ___ of Langerhans   beta cells; pancreatic islets  
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____is secreted into the blood in response to a rise in concentration of blood glucose or amino acids   Insulin  
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Insulin is the primary treatment for Type _____ DM   Type 1 DM  
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The primary therapeutic effects is to maintain normal ___ levels which is _____   Glucose; 60-120 mg/dl  
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What are the three factor of insulin therapy that are important?   1. Onset 2. Peak 3. Duration  
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____ is the time required for the medication to have an initial effect or action.   Onset  
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____ is when the agent will have the maximum effect   Peak  
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___ is the length of time that the agent remains active in the body   Duration  
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Replace endogenous (produced within) insulin deficiency Increase glucose transport across muscle and fat cell membranes are ___ of _____   Actions of Insulin  
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Promote conversion of glucose to glycogen Trigger amino acid uptake and conversion to protein in muscle cells Inhibit protein breakdown are ___ of _____   Actions of Insulin  
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What are the therapeutic uses of Insulin?   Replace endogenous (produced within) insulin deficiency Increase glucose transport across muscle and fat cell membranes Promote conversion of glucose to glycogen  
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What are the last two therapeutic uses of Insulin?   Trigger amino acid uptake and conversion to protein in muscle cells Inhibit protein breakdowd  
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Hypoglycemia (blood glucose levels below 50 mg/dl) is the most serious adverse effect of insulin therapy Hypoglycemia may result from an insulin overdose & may lead to shock & possible death are side effects of ___.   Insulin  
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Tachycardia, palpitations Headache, lethargy, tremors, weakness Blurred vision, dry mouth, hunger, nausea Cold, clammy skin Rash, excess of fat or decrease of fat at injection site are side effects of ___.   Insulin  
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Epinephrine, diuretics, decongestants, marijuana, dilantin and thyroid preparations increase the blood glucose level (cause hyperglycemia) Acetaminophen, salicylates & alcohol decrease the blood glucose level (cause hypoglycemia) interactions are for __   Insulin  
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Acetaminophen, salicylates and alcohol ____the blood glucose level causing ____.   decrease ; hypoglycemia  
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Insulin is ____ acting   Rapid acting  
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Rapid acting insulin has a ___ solution   Clear  
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Rapid acting Insulin is given ____, usually within ___ minutes of beginning a meal.   subcut; 15 minutes  
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Rapid acting Insulin is contraindicated in patients with episodes of ____   hypoglycemia  
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Lispro (hymalog), Aspart ( Novolo) are _____ insulin   Rapid acting Inuslin  
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The follow are for what two drugs? Contraindicated in patients with episodes of hypoglycemia Lispro (Humalog), Aspart (Novolog) onset: 5 to 15 minutes peak: 0.5 to 2 hrs duration: 4 to 6 hrs   Lispro (hymalog), Aspart ( Novolo)  
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Acetaminophen, salicylates and alcohol decrease the blood glucose level (cause _____)   hypoglycemia  
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____ insulin is the only insulin that can be given as continuous intravenous (I.V.) solution   (Short acting)  
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___ acting insulin is used in medical emergencies   Short acting  
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___ acting insulin have sources from pork and human.   Short acting  
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What are three types of short acting insulin?   Humulin R, Novolin R, Regular Iletin II  
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The following are for ____ insulin. onset: 0.5 to 1 hr peak: 2 to 4 hrs duration: about 8 hrs   Short acting  
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When regular insulin is administered _____breakfast, hypoglycemia is expected____lunch   before ;before  
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______acting inulin is given _____ usually ___ minutes ___ breakfast and has a ____ solution.   Intermediate ; subcut; 30 minutes; before; cloudy  
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Human NPH, Lente Onset: 1 to 2 hrs Peak: 4 to 8 hrs Duration: 10-18 hrs are a ___ acting insulin.   Intermediate acting Insulin  
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Intermediate acting insulin is ____ combined with _____ insulin   often; regular  
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___ acting insulin is ___ used; most frequently combined with ___ acting insulin to provide control through the day and night and has a ___solution   Long acting; rapid acting insulin; cloudy  
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Humulin U Ultralente is a ____ acting insulin.   Long acting insulin  
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Insulin Glargine (Lantus) is a ___ acting insulin.   Long acting  
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Glargine (Lantus) has a __ duration of action; __ to __ hours   long duration; 12 to 24 hours  
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Glargine ( Lantus) ____ peak   Does not  
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Glargine ( Lantus) is given only at ____   bedtime  
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Glargine (Lantus) is ___ mixed with ____ insulin product   not mixed; any other  
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Glargine (Lantus) has a usually ____ solution   clear  
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Patients may take a rapid-acting insulin for increased glucose levels that occur after meals( postprandial) and an intermediate or long-acting insulin for in between meals when the glucose levels are less this is known as a ___ combination   Fixed combination  
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In U.S.A., premixed syringes ___, ____, and ____) are available   (50/50, 70/30, and 75/25)  
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Subcutaneous regular (either short acting or rapid acting) insulin doses are adjusted according to blood glucose test results is known as ___ scale insulin.   Sliding scale insulin  
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Blood glucose levelved checked ___ or ___ hours or at specific times   Q4 or Q6  
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subcut administered regular insulin is then ordered in an amount that ___ with the ___ in blood glucose   increases;increase  
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Before starting a standardized regimen of____, diet & physical exercise level must be stabilized   insulin therapy  
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____insulin ___be given ___   All ; May ; subcutaneously  
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____ acting insulin is often used to initiate therapy   Intermediate  
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Daily dose may be split into 2 doses: 2/3 given in morning ___ breakfast 1/3 given _____before supper in evening   before; 30 minutes  
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The vial should be gently rolled in the palms of the hands – not ___   shaken  
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When you store you must store insulin in ____ until opened, then kept at ____ if used within a ___   refrigerator; room temperature; month  
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___ use insulin that is ___ or ___ its ___ date   Never;discolored; past; expiration  
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Regular & NPH pre-filled mixture may be stored for ____months Self-mixed stored up to ____ in refrigerator   2 to 3 ;30 days  
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Regular & lente combination should be used ____ after mixing   immediately  
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Confirm blood glucose level was acceptable for the individual patient Confirm that the patient has had a level of activity reasonable for the individual patient   are pre medication assessment  
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Make sure that the patient is eating & no changes in diet are anticipated Check the order 3 times before administering the medication   are pre medication assessment  
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Always have another licensed nurse check the injection you prepare to be sure it is in accordance with the physician’s order   are pre medication assessment  
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When ____types of insulin are mixed in the same syringe, the regular (____) insulin is always withdrawn first All insulin may be given subcutaneously; regular insulin is the only insulin used I.V.   two ; clear  
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____insulin is the only insulin used for a ____scale   Regular ; sliding  
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In the U.S., insulin is dispensed as ____ (1 ml = 100 units of insulin)   U 100  
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Insulin syringes are calibrated in ___units   100  
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Always use an insulin syringe to administer the ____   injection  
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