Insulin Regular Flashcards
Insulin normal dose
onset, peak and duration
Normal dose varies depending on patients scale
Onset: .5 hours
Peak: 2 to 4 hours
Duration: 5 to 7 hours
Regular insulin tradename and class
Humulin R
Antidiabetic
Overdose treated with glucose or glucagon
Insulin indications
Control of hyperglycemia
Insulin physiologic action
Lowers blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscles and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production
Insulin side effects
Blurred vision, hypoglycemia, shakiness, confusion
Insulin nursing implications
Assess for hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
Monitor blood glucose readings and hemoglobin A-1 C
Hypoglycemia
Anxiety, restlessness, tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or tongue; chills, cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin
Hyperglycemia
Confusion, drowsiness, flushed dry skin, fruity breath, polyuria, polydipsia
Insulin teaching
Instructed patient on proper technique for administration
Instruct on how to test blood sugars
Emphasize importance of diet
Advise patients to monitor for hypo and hyperglycemia
diabetic patients should carry some form of sugar
Insulin contraindication
Hypoglycemia