Final 8/9 Flashcards

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mechanism of action for Human Regular Insulin

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  • Type 1 diabetes

- natural: short acting: give immediately with meals to take care of glucose being taken in at the moment

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side effects of Human Regular Insulin

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  • hypoglycemia (BS < 50)

- hypokalemia

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nursing considerations for Human Regular Insulin

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  • only regular insulin can be given IV

- rotate sites of admin.

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which types of insulin can be given in pumps

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regular (Novalin R) & rapid (Humalog)

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