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insulin
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
11/21/2010

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Term
insulin
Definition
protein can't be taken orally
Term
combination insulin
Definition
NPH + regular
Term
Humulin (combination)
Definition
70/30 already mixed regular + NPH
Term
A long lasting insulin
Definition
Ultralente 4-8 onset
peak 14-20
duration 24-36
Term
Intermidiate
Definition
NPH,Humulin N
cloudy never clear, never given through IV,onset 1-2hour,
Peak 6-12
duration 24 possible hypoglemic action
Term
Rapid action insulin
Definition
regular
within 30min
peak 2-4
duration 6-8
Term
rapid actin insulin
Definition
Lispro
onset 15 min
peak 1-3hours
duration 2-4
Term
Asparte (fast acting insulin)
Definition
10-20 min
peak 1-3
duration3-5
Term
rapid insulin
Definition
Pt. needs to eat (above 400 call dr.)
Term
Nonsulfonylureas
Biguanides
Definition
Metformin (Glucophage)decreases the absorption from small intestine.Decreases heptic production of glucose from stored glycogen intenstine.Need to call Dr. if his. of liver problem
Term
Thiazolidendiones
Definition
Actos
decreases insulin resistance
Term
Alpha glucosidase inhibitors
Definition
Precose
inhibits enzyme in small intestine release glucose
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