First Aid: Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Name 3 rapid acting insulins
A
Lispro
Aspart
Glulisine
2
Q
NPH is a ____ acting insulin
A
intermediate
3
Q
Regular insulin is ____ acting
A
short
4
Q
Name two long acting insulins
A
Glargine
Detemir
5
Q
What is the MOA of insulin
A
Bind the insulin receptor (tyrosine kinase activity)
6
Q
What is the effect of insulin on the liver? Muscle? Fat?
A
Liver - increase glucose stored as Glycogen
Muscle - increase glycogen and protein synthesis; increase K uptake
Fat- help TG storage
7
Q
Use insulin to treat ________-?
A
Hyperglycemic states Type I DM Type II DM Gest. diabetes Hyperkalemia
