INSULIN

Question 1

Insulin

Answer 1

-dose is depenedent on blood sugar

Question 2

Classification

Answer 2

• antidiabetic hormone
• controls HYPERglycemia in clients w/diabetes mellitus
• there are many types of insulin that vary in their onset, peak, and duration

Question 3

Action

Answer 3

-stimulates glucose uptake in skeletal muscle & fat

• IV: onset - 10-30min, duration - 30-60 min
• SQ: onset - 30-60 min, duration - 5 hr

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

HYPOglycemia

Question 5

Side Effects

Answer 5

• systemic: HYPOglycemia

- local: erythema, swelling, pruritus

Question 6

Implications

Answer 6

• double check med - HIGH ALERT
• check blood glucose Q6 hours or more if stressed
• symptoms of HYPOglycemia: tired, tingling in hands, mouth, feet, tachycardia, irritable, restless, excessive hunger, diaphoresis
• early symptoms of HYPERglycemia: increased thirst, increased voiding w/sugar in urine, fatigue, headache, blurred vision
• late symptoms: fruity mouth, N/V
• lab lookout: fasting BS 70-100