insulin Flashcards
1
Q
when is it best to use rapid acting insulin ?
A
pre meal
prandial insulin
2
Q
what is the only type of insulin given IV ?
A
regular insulin - given in hospitalized patients
3
Q
what are the other uses of regular insulin ?
A
hyperkalemia
4
Q
what is NPH insulin ?
A
regular insulin with neutral protamine to decrease its absorption and increase the duration of action
5
Q
what is glargine ?
A
insulin with modified amino acid structure
6
Q
what is detemir ?
A
insulin with a fatty acid side chain
binds reversibly to albumin
7
Q
which insulins have the longest duration of action ?
A
detemir and glargine
8
Q
if a T1DM patient has prolonged hypoglycemia even after insulin administration , what is the cause ?
A
deficiency of counter regulatory glucagon
