Exam 5 DM type 1 meds Flashcards
(20 cards)
When is the onset of rapid acting insulin?
15-30 min
When is the peak of rapid acting insulin?
30min-2.5 hours
What is the duration of rapid acting insulin?
How long it lasts
3-6hours
What are examples of rapid acting insulin?
novolog
humalog
What are examples of short-acting insulin?
regular
What is the onset of short acting insulin?
When does it begin
30min-1hr
What is the peak for short acting insulin?
1-5hrs
What is the duration for short acting insulin?
6-10hrs
What is an example of intermediate acting insulin?
NPH
What is the onset for intermediate acting insulin?
1-2hrs
What is the peak for intermediate acting insulin?
6-14hrs
What is the duration for intermediate acting insulin?
16-24hrs
What is an example of long acting insulin?
lantus
What is the onset for long acting insulin?
1-2hrs
What is the peak for for long acting insulin
none
What is the duration for long acting insulin?
18-24hrd
How do we mix insulin?
When mixing short-acting insulin with longer-acting insulin, draw the short-acting insulin up into the syringe first,
then the longer-acting insulin
What is glucagon used for?
Used to reverse hypoglycemic episode if NPO
administration is not appropriate Hyperglycemia
How do we administer glucagon?
May be administered subcutaneously, IM, or IV
Supplementary carbohydrate should be given as soon
as possible, especially to a pediatric patient
What do we teach pts about glucagon?
Maintain access to a source of glucose and glucagon kit at all times and
replace glucagon immediately when it reaches the expiration date
