Insulin Q4

Question 1

Rapid-Acting

Humalog or lispro

Answer 1

Onset 15-30 min
Peak 30-90 min
Duration 3-5 hours

Question 2

Short-Acting

Regular (R) humulin or novolin

Answer 2

Onset 30 min-1 hour
Peak 2-5 hours
Duration 5-8 hours

Question 3

Intermediate-Acting

NPH (N)

Answer 3

Onset 1-2 hours
Peak 4-12 hours
Duration 18-24 hours

Question 4

Long-Acting

Lantus

Answer 4

Onset 1-1.5 hour
No peak time; insulin is delivered at a steady level
Duration 20-24 hours

Question 5

Pre-Mixed

Humulin 70/30

Answer 5

Onset 30 min
Peak 2-4 hours
Duration 14-24 hours