test 3 Flashcards
rapid insulin (insulin aspart, insulin lispro, insulin glulisine) onset, peak and duration
onset- 10-30 mins
peak- 1/2 hour to hour and a half
duration- 3-5 hours
give 5-10 mins before meal
short insulin (regular) onset, peak, duration
onset- 30-60 mins
peak- 2- 4 hours
duration- 5-8 hours
admin 30-60 mins before meal
intermediate insulin (Insulin Isophane) onset, peak, duration
onset- 1-2 hours
peak- 4-12 hours
duration- 18-24 hours
give 30 mins before first meal of day
long insulin (insulin degludec, insulin detemir, insulin glargine) onset, peak action
onset- 1.5-1.6 hours
no peak
duration- 24 hours
give at the same time daily
only insulin that can be given IV
Insulin regular (short acting)
what insulin can not be mixed with other insulins
long (insulin degludec, insulin detemir, insulin glargine)
type I diabetes
cells are no longer responsive to insulin. Insulin resistance
type II diabetes
beta cells don’t have insulin to release
what is glucagon and what secretes it
secreted by alpha cell, raises blood glucose level
what is insulin and what secretes it
secreted by beta cell, lowers blood glucose level
diabetes symptoms
fasting glucose above 126, polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, glucosuria, fatigue, weight loss (Type I)
Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R)
Ther class-Parenteral drug for diabetes; pancreatic hormone
pharm class- short acting insulin
preg cat B
Promote cellular uptake of glucose, amino acids, and potassium; to promote protein synthesis, glycogen formation and storage, and fatty acid storage as triglyceride
adverse- hypoglycemia
may decrease serum potassium, calcium, magnesium
drug interactions and diabetes
furosemide or thiazide diuretics may increase glucose levels
beta blockers may mask effects of hypoglycemic reactions
hypoglycemia symptoms
tachycardia, confusion, sweating, drowsiness, convulsions, coma, death
hyperglycemia symptoms
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, glucosuria, weight gain/loss. fatigue
insulin shots
insulin special syringe
To avoid multiple shots; can draw together: Draw up clear first (usually regular), then cloudy looking insulin, which could be intermediate
Long action cannot be mixed!!
treatment goals for type II DM
preprandial (before eating) blood sugar below 110
HbA1C< 6.5%
Oral hypoglycemic drugs
not effective for type I DM, they need insulin
oral hypoglycemic drug that has adverse effect for hypoglycemia
sulfonylureas, , meglitinides
oral hypoglycemia drug that can help treat obesity
increntin enhancers
metformin (fortamet, glucophage, glumetza)
ther- antidiabetic
pharm- biguanide
Preferred oral antidiabetic drug due to effectiveness and safety
Decreases hepatic production of glucose and reducing insulin resistance. A major advantage of this drug is that it doesn’t cause hypoglycemia
does not promote insulin release.
Does not cause hypoglycemia
adverse- GI related. Black box- lactic acidosis
contraindicated when using IV radiation
May decrease B12 and folic acid absorption
progressive loss of brain function characterized by memory loss, confusion and dementia
alzheimer’s disease
demyelination of neurons in the CNS resulting in weakness
multiple sclerosis
progressive loss of dopamine in CNS causing tremor, muscle rigidity, and abnormal movements
parkinson’s disease
degenerative disease of motor nuerons
ALS
levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (stalevo)
ther- antiparkinson
pharm- dopamine precursor; dopamine-enhancing drug combination
action- Restores neuromuscular dopamine in extrapyramidal areas of the brain, relieving some Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremor, bradykinesia, and muscle rigidity, combined with drugs to prevent enzymatic breakdown.
adverse- Uncontrolled and purposeless movements, loss of appetite, nausea, orthostatic hypotension.
Psychosis develops in 20% patients taking levodopa
considerations- discontinue gradually; liver function test may be elevated
encourage increase in fiber and fluids
Benztropine (Cogentin)
ther-Antiparkinsonian drug
pharm- Centrally acting cholinergic receptor blocker
action- Blocks excessive cholinergic stimulation of neurons. Used for relief of Parkinson like symptoms
adverse-dry mouth, constipation, tachycardia
avoid alcohol
donepezil (Aricept)
ther- Alzheimer disease drug
pharm- Cholinesterase inhibitor
action- AChE inhibitor improves memory by enhancing acetylcholine in neurons
adverse-Vomiting, diarrhea, dark urine, CNS side effects such as depression, headache, musculoskeletal such as cramps, arthritis
overdose- anticholinergic like atropine
memantine (namenda)
approved for treatment of moderate to severe alzheimer’s
-reduces abnormally high levels of glutamine
drugs for MS
interferon beta
glatiramer
what to watch for with immunosuppressants
infection