Insulin -- trends

Question 1

name the rapid acting insulins

Answer 1

insulin lispro, insulin aspart, and insulin glulisine

Question 2

name the short acting insulins

Answer 2

regular insulin

Question 3

name the intermediate acting insulins

Answer 3

Isophane (NPH) insulin and Insulin-zinc (lente)

Question 4

name the long acting insulins

Answer 4

ultralente (insulin-zinc extended) and insulin glargine, insulin detemir
also the mixtures – Isophane/regular insulin and NPL/lispro mix

Question 5

which of the insulins has the shortest duration

Answer 5

rapid acting — insulin lispro and insulin aspart

Question 6

which specific insulin has the shortest onset time

Answer 6

NPL/lispro mix — 5 mins onset

Question 7

brand name NPL/lispro mix

Answer 7

Humalog mix

Question 8

most insulins are _____ (what dosage form)
what are the exceptions

Answer 8

most insulins are SOLUTIONS
suspensions = NPH (isophane) and Isophane/regular insulin mix

Question 9

name the insulin devices

Answer 9

insulin pen and insulin infusion pump