013 Case Study Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
What is Kussmaul respiration
A
This is heavy labored breathing often associated with diabetic ketoacidosis - compensatory respiratory alkalosis
2
Q
Give an example of short acting insulin and how long does it work?
A
Actrapid. Starts working within 30-60 minutes and lasts up to 6-8 hours.
3
Q
Give an example of insulin analogue
A
Insulin aspart
Insulin lispro
insulin glulisine
4
Q
Give an example of intermediate acting insulin
A
Humulin I - works after 1-2 hours and lasts 10-14 hours
5
Q
Give examples of long acting insulin
A
Insulin detemir
Insulin glargine - works after 1-2 hours and lasts about 24 hours
6
Q
Give examples of biphasic insulin
A
Novomix 30
7
Q
What are the three common insulin regimes?
A
Multiple daily doses
Three times a day dosing
Twice daily doses of short and intermediate
