Insulins

Question 1

Insulin Lispro

Answer 1

Rapid acting, food in front of patient, meal time bolus, Onset (15-30) Peak (30-2.5) Duration (3-6)

Question 2

Insulin Aspart

Answer 2

rapid acting, food in front of them, mealtime bolus Onset (15-30) Peak (30-2.5) Duration (3-6)

Question 3

Regular

Answer 3

Short acting, food is being passed out, Onset (30-60) Peak (1-5) Duration (6-10) Bolus injection

Question 4

Insulin Isophane NPH

Answer 4

Intermediate acting, basal coverage Onset (1-2) Peak (6-14) Duration (16-24)

Question 5

Insulin Glargine (Lantus)

Answer 5

Long acting, Basal control, Onset (1) Peak (none) Duration (18-24)

Question 6

Insulin Glargine (Toujeo)

Answer 6

Ultra long acting, expensive, Onset (6) Peak (none) Duration (24+)

Question 7

70% NPH 30% Regular

Answer 7

Combination, normally used for those who cannot afford a long acting (Lantus). Peaks will vary based on the regular and NPH insulins.

Question 8

Insulin Lispro brand

Answer 8

Humalog

Question 9

Insulin aspart brand

Answer 9

Novolog

Question 10

Regular Insulin brand

Answer 10

Humulin R

Question 11

Insulin Isophane NPH brand

Answer 11

Humulin N