Quiz Flashcards
U-100 means
100 Units per mL
Analogue
Chemical compound structurally similar to another compound but is slightly different in composition
Short acting or rapid acting insulin is given at… and used for..
is given at each mean
and is used for continuous subcutaneous insulin injections.
Intermediate acting or long acting is administered…..
once or twice daily to manage normal daily blood glucous fluctuations.
Some Intermediate insulin’s are
Humulin N and Novolin NPH
Insulin Lispro
Humulog and is rapid acting
Insulin Aspart
NovoRapid and is rapid acting
Insulin Glulisine
Apidra and is rapid acting.
Insulin Glargine
Lantus and is long acting
Insuline Detemer
Levemir and Toujeo and is long acting
Premixed Insulin Combinations
Include a rapid or short acting insulin and an intermediate acting insulin
Long acting types of insulin should NOT
Be combined with any other type of insulin it could interfere with blood glucose control.