Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the generic name for Lantis?
A
Insulin
2
Q
What is the brand name for Insulin?
A
Humalog, Novalog, Novalin, Lantis
3
Q
Drug class for Insulin?
A
Hormone; antidiabetic
4
Q
Mechanism of action of Insulin?
A
Glucogenesis/ transport of glucose into the cell. Intracellular shift of K+ and Mg+
5
Q
Indications of Insulin?
A
hyperglycemia/ hyperkalemia
6
Q
Contraindications of Insulin?
A
hypoglycemia/ hypokalemia
7
Q
Adverse effects of Insulin?
A
weakness, fatigue, confusion, headache, seizures, coma, diaphoresis
8
Q
Precautions of Insulin?
A
incompatible in solution with others. ETOH and salicylates may potentiate effects
9
Q
Dose and Admin of Insulin?
A
10-25 units SubQ/IM
