Insulins Flashcards
1
Q
Rapid acting names
A
Aspart, Lispro, Glulisine
2
Q
What is novolog?
A
Aspart
3
Q
Onset of rapid acting
A
5-15 minutes
4
Q
When to admin rapid acting
A
When food is visible
5
Q
Peak of rapid acting
A
1-3 hours
6
Q
Duration of rapid acting
A
3-5 hours
7
Q
Regular acting (short acting) names
A
Humulin R, Novolin R
8
Q
Onset of regular
A
30 mins-1 hour
9
Q
Peak of regular
A
2-4 hours
10
Q
Duration of regular
A
6-8 hours
11
Q
Which insulin is used with sliding scales?
A
Regular
12
Q
How can regular insulin be administered?
A
IVP or infusion
13
Q
Intermediate names
A
NPH-isophane suspension (humulin n, novolin n)
14
Q
Onset of intermediate
A
1-1.5 hours
15
Q
Peak of intermediate
A
6-12 hours
