DM Pharm (NUR 325) Created by Diana Hallis Flashcards
Primary goal of diabetic pharmacology
prevent hyperglycemia and decrease chance of long-term complications
Must maintain a __ glycemic control and blood lipid levels
tight
Maintain a tight glycemic control by keeping a diabetic’s blood sugar between
80-140
For a diabetic you want to keep A1C
Less than 7
Keep close eye on a diabetic’s
fasting blood glucose levels, AIC, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels
All insulin is given
subcut only
Rapid acting insulin
Insulin lispro (Humalog/Novalog)
Short acting insulin
human regular (Humulin R/Novolin R)
Intermediate acting insulin
NPH (Humulin N)
Long acting insulin
glargine (Lantus)
Short acting insulin (regular insulin) is the only one that isn’t
given subcut
Where is insulin given?
Back of arms, stomach, or thighs
Rapid acting insulin (lispro) starts working in
15 minutes
Rapid acting (lispro) will peak in
1 hour
Rapid acting insulin (lispro) will continue to work for
2-4 hours
Rapid acting insulin (lispro) is given ______ meals to control postprandial meal glucose rises
Regular insulin (short acting) is given ______ meals to control postprandial hyperglycemia
with meals
before meals
Insulin rapid make sure to give
WITH FOOD!
Insulin lispro/rapid must be used in conjunction with
intermediate or long acting insulin