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NUR112 Test 5 Diabetes
Nursing 112 - Insulins
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Undergraduate 2
03/31/2009

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Term
Insulin - Rapid Acting: name the meds:
Definition
Insulin lispro (Humalog)
Insulin aspart (Novolog)
Insulin glulisine (Apidra)
Term
Insulin - Rapid Acting: On set, Peak, and duration?
Definition
Onset - 5-15 min
Peak - 30-90 min
Duration - 2-6 hrs.
Term
Insulin - Rapid Acting - what must be available before administering?
Definition
must have food available before administering. Drink clear liquids
Term
Insulin lispro (Humalog)
Definition
Rapid Acting
Term
Insulin aspart (Novolog)
Definition
Rapid Acting
Term
Insulin glulisine (Apidra)
Definition
Rapid Acting
Term
Short Acting
Definition
Insulin regular (Humulin R, Novolin R, Iletin Regular Insulin)
Term
Short Acting - onset, peak, and duration
Definition
onset - 30-60 min
peak - 2-4 hrs
duration - 6-8 hrs
Term
Short-acting: to be given with what by mouth?
Definition
clear liquid
Term
Only insulin that may be given IV
Definition
short-acting-Insulin regular (Humulin R, Novolin R, Iletin Regular Insulin)
Term
Intermediate-Acting:
Definition
Insulin isophane NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)
Insulin zinc suspension Lente (Humulin L, Novolin L)
Term
Intermediate-Acting:
Insulin isophane NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)
Insulin zinc suspension Lente (Humulin L, Novolin L)- onset, peak, and duration?
Definition
onset - 1-2 hrs
peak - 8-12 hrs
duration - 16-24 hrs
Term
Intermediate-Acting:
Insulin isophane NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)
Insulin zinc suspension Lente (Humulin L, Novolin L)
Definition
Cloudy liquid.
Term
Intermediate-Acting:
Insulin isophane NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)
Insulin zinc suspension Lente (Humulin L, Novolin L)
Definition
Gently rotate vial to mix before administration to ensure uniform suspension. Do not shake to avoid damaging molecules
Term
Intermediate-Acting:
Insulin isophane NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)
Insulin zinc suspension Lente (Humulin L, Novolin L)
Definition
Peaks in late afternoon before evening meal.
Term
Long-Acting:
Definition
Ultralente insulin zinc suspension extended (Humulin U)
Term
Long-Acting:
Ultralente insulin zinc suspension extended (Humulin U)- onset, peak, and duration
Definition
onset - 4-8 hrs
peak - 16-18 hrs
duration - 36 hrs
Term
Long-Acting:
Ultralente insulin zinc suspension extended (Humulin U)
Definition
cloudy liquid
Term
Long-Acting:
Ultralente insulin zinc suspension extended (Humulin U)
Definition
rarely used
Term
Constant-Acting:
Definition
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Term
Constant-Acting:
Insulin glargine (Lantus)- onset, peak, duration?
Definition
onset - 1-2 hrs
peak - none
duration - 24 hrs
Term
Constant-Acting:
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Definition
Recommended administration time is prior to bedtime.
Term
Constant-Acting:
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Definition
Term
Constant-Acting:
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Definition
Term
Constant-Acting:
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Definition
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