Week 2- Treatments to Endocrine Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
How does canine insulin differ from porcine insulin?
A
Identical to porcine insulin
– Differs by one aa to human insulin
2
Q
How does feline insulin differ to porcine insulin?
A
Differs by 3 aa to porcine insulin
– Differs by 4 aa to human insulin
3
Q
What is the humulin insulin preparation?
A
Short acting (human)
For complicated diabetes / DKA
4
Q
What is the caninsulin insulin preparation
A
Intermediate acting (porcine)
Uncomplicated diabetes
5
Q
What is the prozinc insulin preparation?
A
Intermediate acting (human)
Uncomplicated diabetes
6
Q
What is the challenge for 24 hour glucose control?
A
Insulin acts rapidly and is short lived
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