insulin Flashcards
Name a short acting insulin
Humilin R and novolin R
Name the rapid acting insulin a
Kosovo (humilog) novo log, and apidrA
Name an intermediate acting insulin
nPH (Ns)
Name a long acting
Lantus and levemir
What is the onset/peak and duration of rapid acting. When do you give it?
With meals
Onset 5-15 minutes
Peak 45-75minutes
Duration 2-4 hours
Short acting onset/peak/duration when do you give it?
Meals
Onset 30-60 minutes
Peak 2-4 hours
Duration 5-8 hours
What type of insulin would you use immediately before a meal
Lispro, novolog, apidrA
Which insulin cannot be mixed with others
Landis and levemir
When would a patient experience hypoglycemia after humilog R?
2-4 hours later
Which insulin is peak less?
Lantau
Which insulins can provide overnight coverage?
Lantus, levemir, humilin R, novolin R