Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
primary use
A
type 1 diabetes, and sometimes type 2
2
Q
Labs to monitor
A
Hemoglobin A1C 4-6% (long term), blood sugar 70-14(short term)
3
Q
Adverse effects
A
Hypoglycemia AEB cold, clammy, sweating, sweating, tachycardia, confusion, drowsiness, convulsions, coma, death
4
Q
MOA
A
Promotes glucose exit from blood and into cells
5
Q
hyperglycemia symptoms
A
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, glucosuria, weight loss/gain, fatigue
