Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
Humalog (Lispro) type/Peak
A
Rapid/30min-1.5hr
2
Q
Novolog (Asparte) type/peak
A
Rapid/40-50 min
3
Q
Apdira (Glulisine) type/peak
A
Rapid/30-90 min
4
Q
Rapid isulin role
A
Covers insulin needed for meals; used along with long acting; bolus
5
Q
Regular (humilin, novolin) type/peak
A
Short/2-5 hours
6
Q
Velosulin (pumps) type/peak
A
Short/2-3 hours
7
Q
Short insulin role
A
Covers insulin needs for meals within 30-60 minutes
8
Q
NPH type/peak
A
Intermediate/4-12 hours
9
Q
Intermediate role
A
Covers insulin needs ~1/2 day or overnight; use with rapid or short
10
Q
Lente type/peak
A
Intermediate/3-10 hours
11
Q
Ultralente type/peak
A
long/8-30 hours
12
Q
Long insulin role
A
Insulin needs for the day
13
Q
Lantus (Glargine) peak/type
A
Long/no peak
14
Q
Lantus insulin role
A
Basal insulin needs
15
Q
Levimir peak/type
A
Long/6-8 hours
