Insulin

Question 1

Rapid Acting

Answer 1

lispro (Humalog)
aspart (Novolog)
glulisine (Apidra)

Question 2

Rapid Acting (times)

Answer 2

onset 5-15 min
peak 30-1 hr
duration 2-4 hr
Used for a rapid reduction of glucose levels

Question 2

Short Acting/Regular (names)

Answer 2

Regular
Humulin R
Novolin R
lletin II R

Question 3

Regular (times)

Answer 3

onset 30-60 min
peak 2-3 hr
duration 4-6 hr
ONLY ONE GIVEN IV - usually given SQ before a meal and may be taken in combination

Question 4

Intermediate Acting NPH

Answer 4

Humulin N
lletin II Lente
lletin II NPH
Novolin N

Question 5

NPH (times)

Answer 5

onset 2-4 hr
peak 4-12 hr
duration 16-20 hr
Usually taken w/ food

Question 6

Long Acting (names)

Answer 6

glargine (Lantus)
detemir (Levemir)
glargine (Toujeo)

Question 7

Long Acting (times)

Answer 7

onset 1-6 hrs
peak is continuous
duration 24 -36 hr
Cannot be mixed w/ any other insulin

Question 8

Rapid Acting - Inhaled

Answer 8

Afrezza

Question 9

Rapid Acting insulin (times)

Answer 9

onset < 15 mins
peak 50 mins
duration 2-3 hr