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Insulin Slide 4
Long Acting
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
03/25/2013

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Term
What color is long acting insulin?
Definition
clear
Term
Another name for Lantus? What type of insulin?
Definition
glargine, long acting
Term
Another name for Levemir? What type of insulin?
Definition
detemir, long acting
Term
Another name for Humulin U? What type of insulin?
Definition
Ultralente
Term
What insulin has a special onset, peak, and duration? What is the onset, peak, and duration?
Definition
Humulin U/Ultralente Onset: 6-10 hrs Peak none Duration 18-20 hours
Term
What is the onset for long acting insulin?
Definition
1-2 hrs
Term
What is the peak for long acting insulin?
Definition
Peakless (basal rate)
Term
What is the duration for long acting insulin?
Definition
24+ hrs
Term
Which insulin must be given alone and cannot be mixed?
Definition
Long acting, especially Lantus/glargine
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