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Which type of diabetes can use oral agents for control?
Which type of diabetes can use oral agents for control?
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 3 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes (correct)
- Gestational Diabetes
What is the primary function of Metformin (Glucophage)?
What is the primary function of Metformin (Glucophage)?
- Increases blood glucose levels
- Decreases glucose production in the liver (correct)
- Stimulates insulin production by the pancreas
- Causes kidney damage
Which medication class does Glimepiride (Amaryl) belong to?
Which medication class does Glimepiride (Amaryl) belong to?
- Biguanide
- Thiazolidinedione
- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
- Sulfonylurea (correct)
Where can a subcutaneous injection of insulin be administered?
Where can a subcutaneous injection of insulin be administered?
What is the primary way oral agents work?
What is the primary way oral agents work?
What should be monitored when administering Glimepiride (Amaryl)?
What should be monitored when administering Glimepiride (Amaryl)?
Why can't oral agents be used for Type 1 Diabetes?
Why can't oral agents be used for Type 1 Diabetes?
What should be checked before administering Metformin (Glucophage)?
What should be checked before administering Metformin (Glucophage)?
What is the primary route for administering insulin?
What is the primary route for administering insulin?
What is the main effect of Glimepiride (Amaryl) on insulin production?
What is the main effect of Glimepiride (Amaryl) on insulin production?
What does Insulin primarily treat?
What does Insulin primarily treat?
What is the drug class of Metformin (Glucophage)?
What is the drug class of Metformin (Glucophage)?
What is the purpose of the double RN check for insulin administration?
What is the purpose of the double RN check for insulin administration?
Which type of insulin is classified by onset, peak, and duration?
Which type of insulin is classified by onset, peak, and duration?
What is the onset time for rapid-acting insulin?
What is the onset time for rapid-acting insulin?
Which insulin type can be given intravenously?
Which insulin type can be given intravenously?
What is the peak duration for short-acting insulin?
What is the peak duration for short-acting insulin?
What is the duration of long-acting insulin?
What is the duration of long-acting insulin?
Which insulin type works slowly throughout the day to keep glucose levels consistent?
Which insulin type works slowly throughout the day to keep glucose levels consistent?
When is basal insulin administered?
When is basal insulin administered?
What is the peak duration for intermediate-acting insulin?
What is the peak duration for intermediate-acting insulin?
What is the duration of rapid-acting insulin?
What is the duration of rapid-acting insulin?
What is the onset time for long-acting insulin?
What is the onset time for long-acting insulin?
What is the peak duration for rapid-acting insulin?
What is the peak duration for rapid-acting insulin?
Study Notes
Insulin Administration and Types: Key Facts for Nursing
- Insulin is a high-risk drug due to potential harm from overdose
- Double RN Check: Two nurses verify insulin amount and type to avoid dosing errors and harm
- Double-check process involves drawing up insulin and asking another nurse to verify the amount without revealing the expected amount
- Insulin types include rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting, classified by onset, peak, and duration
- Mealtime insulin, known as bolus insulin, includes rapid-acting (e.g., Insulin Lispro, Insulin Aspart) and short-acting (e.g., Regular Insulin) types
- Rapid-acting insulin onset: 5-20 minutes, peak: 30 minutes - 3 hours, duration: 2 - 5 hours, administered subcutaneously
- Short-acting insulin onset: 30 minutes, peak: 2 - 5 hours, duration: 5 - 8 hours, can be given intravenously, administered subcutaneously
- Daily control insulin, known as basal insulin, includes intermediate-acting (e.g., NPH Insulin) and long-acting (e.g., Insulin Glargine) types
- Intermediate-acting insulin onset: 1 - 2 hours, peak: 6 - 12 hours, duration: 18 - 26 hours, administered subcutaneously
- Long-acting insulin onset: 1 - 2 hours, no peak, duration: up to 24 hours, administered subcutaneously
- Basal insulin works slowly throughout the day to keep glucose levels consistent, closely mimicking the pancreas' insulin secretion
- Basal insulin is administered to keep blood sugar stable throughout the day, even if the patient is not experiencing hyperglycemia, but not if the patient is hypoglycemic
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Test your knowledge on insulin administration and types with this nursing quiz. Learn about the different insulin types, their onset, peak, and duration, as well as the crucial double RN check process to prevent dosing errors and harm. Sharpen your understanding of mealtime (bolus) insulin and daily control (basal) insulin to enhance patient care and safety.
