Diabetic Medication

Question 1

Five types of insulin

Answer 1

1. rapid acting
2. short
3. intermediate
4. long
5. mixed

Question 2

Rapid Acting

Answer 2

shorter duration
eat immediately after injection
greatest action between 1 and 3 hours
often combined with longer acting

Question 3

Short Acting

Answer 3

used to control insulin during meals

peak around 2 hours

Question 4

intermediate-acting

Answer 4

used to control levels for about 1/2 of day or during sleep

combined with short or rapid

Question 5

Long acting

Answer 5

this covers patient needs for average of one day

usually no peak

Question 6

pre mixed

Answer 6

2-3 times a day prior to meals

Question 7

Rapid acting admin methods

Answer 7

syringe, pen, pump, inhaler

Question 8

short acting admin methods

Answer 8

syringe, pen, pump

Question 9

intermediate acting admin methods

Answer 9

syringe, pen

Question 10

long acting admin methods

Answer 10

syringe, pen

Question 11

Metformin

Answer 11

oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels

type 2

Question 12

how often does kidney failure occur

Answer 12

30% of individuals with type 1

10-40% of individuals with type 2