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Endocrine
Insulins
8
Nursing
Graduate
07/17/2011

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Term
Humilin R and Novolin R are ____-acting insulins. They are ____ in appearance and may be administered ____ or ____ in emergencies.

Onset:
Peak:
Duration:
Definition
Humulin R and Novolin R are short-acting insulins. They may be administered SC or IV in emergency.

1/2-1 hour
2-3 hours
5-7 hours
Term
NPH, Novoin N and Humulin N are _____-acting. They are ____ in appearance. They are administered ____, usually ___/day

Onset
Peak
Duration
Definition
NPH, Humulin N, novolin N are cloudy in appearance. SC usually 2x day.
1-1.5 hours
8-12 hours
18-24 hours
Term
lispro (humalog) is intended for use with a ____-acting insulin. It has ____ onset and shorter _____ than regular insulin. It is used SC and with ____.
Definition
Intended for use with a long-acting insulin. Faster onset and shorter duration than regular humulin. SC or in a pump.

15 min
1/2-1.5 hours
6-8 hours
Term
Novolog is similar to _____
Definition
Lispro
Term
Lantus (glargine) must never be ____!!! Also remember to ____ ____ and take ___ regularly.

It is usually given SC at ______.
Definition
Never be mixed!

Also, rotate sites and take BS regularly.

Usually given SC at bedtime (1x daily.
Onset:
1 hour- 1 hour and 10 min
NO PEAK
Duration: 24 hours
Term
Apidra (glulisine) is ____ with mroe ____ onset and shorter ___ than ____. It may ONLY be mixed with _____. Given SC or _____. When used at mealtime, give___ minutes before meal.
Onset
Peak
Duration
Definition
More rapid onset and shorter duration than regular insulin. May be mixed with NPH only! May be given SC or via pump. When given at mealtime, administer 15 minutes before meal!

5-10 minutes
1 hour
6-23 hours
Term
Amylin Analog Pramlinitide (symlin) must be given with _____ at ____ ___. Given SC and the person MUST eat ____ ___ _____ per meal. (WARNING DANGER). ____ warnings
Definition
Given with meals, and person must eat 30 gm carbs with meal. Gastric warnings.

20 mins
Unsure
3 hours
Term
Incretin mimetic exentide is given with _____ and _______ for patients with ____ _ diabetes to improve ____ ____. The warning is ______
Definition
Given with metformin and sulfonylurea for patients with type 2 diabetes to improve glucose control. Warning renal.
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