Insulin

Question 1

Insulin Trade Name?

Answer 1

Humalog, Novalog, Lantus

Question 2

Insulin Classification?

Answer 2

Hormone

Question 3

Insulin Mechanism?

Answer 3

Binds to insulin receptor sites on cell plasma membranes. activates tyrosine kinase activity which pulls glucose from the bloodstream into the cell

Question 4

Insulin Indications?

Answer 4

Diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia

Question 5

Insulin Contraindications?

Answer 5

Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia

Question 6

Insulin Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia, weakness, seizere, & coma

Question 7

Insulin Adult Dose?

Answer 7

Indication dependent but N/A for EMS

Question 8

Insulin Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

Indication dependent but N/A for EMS

Question 9

Insulin Onset of Action?

Answer 9

Variable

Question 10

Insulin Duration of Action?

Answer 10

Variable

Question 11

Insulin Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

N/A for EMS

Question 12

Insulin Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO. Insulin pump.

Question 13

Insulin How Supplied?

Answer 13

Vials, Pens, Pumps, Cartridges