Exam 5 DM type 1 meds Flashcards

1
Q

When is the onset of rapid acting insulin?

A

15-30 min

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2
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When is the peak of rapid acting insulin?

A

30min-2.5 hours

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3
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What is the duration of rapid acting insulin?

How long it lasts

A

3-6hours

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4
Q

What are examples of rapid acting insulin?

A

novolog
humalog

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5
Q

What are examples of short-acting insulin?

A

regular

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6
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What is the onset of short acting insulin?

When does it begin

A

30min-1hr

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7
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What is the peak for short acting insulin?

A

1-5hrs

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8
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What is the duration for short acting insulin?

A

6-10hrs

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9
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What is an example of intermediate acting insulin?

A

NPH

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10
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What is the onset for intermediate acting insulin?

A

1-2hrs

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11
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What is the peak for intermediate acting insulin?

A

6-14hrs

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12
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What is the duration for intermediate acting insulin?

A

16-24hrs

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13
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What is an example of long acting insulin?

A

lantus

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14
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What is the onset for long acting insulin?

A

1-2hrs

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15
Q

What is the peak for for long acting insulin

A

none

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16
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What is the duration for long acting insulin?

A

18-24hrd

17
Q

How do we mix insulin?

A

When mixing short-acting insulin with longer-acting insulin, draw the short-acting insulin up into the syringe first,
then the longer-acting insulin

18
Q

What is glucagon used for?

A

Used to reverse hypoglycemic episode if NPO
administration is not appropriate Hyperglycemia

19
Q

How do we administer glucagon?

A

May be administered subcutaneously, IM, or IV
Supplementary carbohydrate should be given as soon
as possible, especially to a pediatric patient

20
Q

What do we teach pts about glucagon?

A

Maintain access to a source of glucose and glucagon kit at all times and
replace glucagon immediately when it reaches the expiration date