Insulins

Question 1

Rapid acting insulin (3)

Answer 1

• Lispro
• Aspart
• Glulisine

Question 2

Short-acting insulin (1)

Answer 2

-Regular

Question 3

Intermediate-acting insulin (2)

Answer 3

• Isophane (NPH)

- Insulin detemir

Question 4

Very long-acting insulin (1)

Answer 4

-Glargine (Lantus)

Question 5

Lispro

Answer 5

• Type: rapid acting
• Onset: 15-30 min
• Peak: 0.5-2.5 hr
• Duration: 3-6 hr

Question 6

Aspart

Answer 6

• Type: rapid acting
• Onset: 15-30 min
• Peak: 1-3 hr
• Duration: 3-5 hr

Question 7

Glulisine

Answer 7

• Type: rapid acting
• Onset: 10-15 min
• Peak: 1-1.5 hr
• Duration: 3-5 hr

Question 8

Regular insulin

Answer 8

• Type: short acting
• Onset: 30-60 min
• Peak: 1-5 hr
• Duration: 6-10 hr

Question 9

Isophane (NPH)

Answer 9

• Type: intermediate acting
• Onset: 1-2 hr
• Peak: 6-14 hr
• Duration: 16 hr

Question 10

Insulin detemir

Answer 10

• Type: intermediate acting
• Onset: 1-2 hr
• Peak: 12-24 hr
• Duration: varies

Question 11

Glargine (lantus)

Answer 11

• Type: very long acting
• Onset: 3-4 hr
• Peak: Continuous (no peak)
• Duration: 24 hr

Question 12

Characteristics of rapid-acting insulin

Answer 12

pt should eat within 5-15 min p injection; also used in insulin umps

Question 13

Characteristics of short acting insulin

Answer 13

clear solution; given 20-30 min ac; can be alone or with other insulin

Question 14

Characteristics of intermediate acting insulin

Answer 14

white and cloudy solution; can be given p meals

Question 15

Characteristics of very long acting insulin

Answer 15

maintains blood glucose levels regardless of meals; cannot be mixed c other insulin; given at bedtime

Question 16

Mixing insulin:

Answer 16

draw up the clear before the cloudy