Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
Name three short-acting insulins
A
- Lispro
- Aspart
- Regular
2
Q
Is neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin considered a short-, intermediate-, or long-acting insulin?
A
3
Q
Name two long-acting insulins
A
- Glargine
- Detemir
4
Q
Insulin binds insulin receptors which have _____ signaling pathways
A
Tyrosine kinase
5
Q
For what electrolyte disturbance can insulin be used as a treatment?
A
Hyperkalemia
6
Q
A patient is in the intensive care unit and noted to have a blood glucose of 225 mg/dL; what medication is appropriate for this condition?
A
Insulin is effective in treating stress-induced hyperglycemia
7
Q
What is the most common adverse effect of insulin treatment?
A
Hypoglycemia; very rarely, one may see a hypersensitivity reaction
8
Q
Insulin for basal glucose control
A
- Long acting
- Detemir
- Glargine
