Pharmacology

Question 1

What is the onset, peak, and duration of rapid-acting insulin?
Aspart/Lispro

Answer 1

Onset: 15 minutes
Peak: 1-2 hours
Duration: 3-4 hours

Question 2

What is the onset, peak, and duration of short-acting insulin?
Regular

Answer 2

Onset: 30-60 mins
Peak: 2-4 hours
Duration: 5-7 hours

Question 3

What is the onset, peak, and duration of intermediate-acting insulin?
NPH insulin

Answer 3

Onset: 2-4 hours
Peak: 4-10 hours
Duration: 10-16 hours

Question 4

What is the onset, peak, and duration of long-acting insulin?
Glargine

Answer 4

Onset: 3-4 hours
Peak: NONE
Duration: 24 hours