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What is the duration of action for Novomix 70/30, as stated in the text?
What is the duration of action for Novomix 70/30, as stated in the text?
Which rapid-acting insulin is noted for having a faster onset and shorter duration of action?
Which rapid-acting insulin is noted for having a faster onset and shorter duration of action?
What is the peak time for NPH, as mentioned in the text?
What is the peak time for NPH, as mentioned in the text?
Which basal insulin is considered to be peakless and can usually be given once daily?
Which basal insulin is considered to be peakless and can usually be given once daily?
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What is the onset time for Regular Lansulin R®, as mentioned in the text?
What is the onset time for Regular Lansulin R®, as mentioned in the text?
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Which basal insulin has a distinct peak and a duration of action much less than 24 hours?
Which basal insulin has a distinct peak and a duration of action much less than 24 hours?
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What is the dosage form for Glargine U-300, as mentioned in the text?
What is the dosage form for Glargine U-300, as mentioned in the text?
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Which rapid-acting insulin has a risk of hypoglycemia stated to be modestly lower?
Which rapid-acting insulin has a risk of hypoglycemia stated to be modestly lower?
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What is the peak time for Lispro Humalog®, as mentioned in the text?
What is the peak time for Lispro Humalog®, as mentioned in the text?
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Among regular acting insulins what are the onset time, peak time, and duration for Regular Lansulin R® Vial 10 mL : 100 IU/mL
Among regular acting insulins what are the onset time, peak time, and duration for Regular Lansulin R® Vial 10 mL : 100 IU/mL
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What is the preferred and most convenient initial insulin formulation in patients with type 2 DM?
What is the preferred and most convenient initial insulin formulation in patients with type 2 DM?
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Which insulin formulation covers meals or glycemic excursions?
Which insulin formulation covers meals or glycemic excursions?
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What is the kinetic onset of Rapid Acting Bolus Insulin?
What is the kinetic onset of Rapid Acting Bolus Insulin?
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Which type of insulin regulates BG levels in between meals by suppressing hepatic glucose production?
Which type of insulin regulates BG levels in between meals by suppressing hepatic glucose production?
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What is the preferred administration site for regular insulin?
What is the preferred administration site for regular insulin?
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Which insulin formulation has an onset of 2 – 4 h and a peak of 4 – 12 h?
Which insulin formulation has an onset of 2 – 4 h and a peak of 4 – 12 h?
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Study Notes
Insulin Characteristics
- Novomix 70/30 has a duration of action not specified in the text.
- Aspart NovoLog has a faster onset and shorter duration of action compared to other rapid-acting insulins.
- NPH has a peak time of 4-12 hours.
- Glargine is a peakless basal insulin that can usually be given once daily.
- Regular Lansulin R has an onset time of 30-60 minutes.
- NPH has a distinct peak and a duration of action much less than 24 hours.
- Glargine U-300 is available in a 3 mL soloSTAR pen.
- Aspart NovoLog has a modestly lower risk of hypoglycemia.
- Lispro Humalog has a peak time of 0.5-2.5 hours.
- Regular Lansulin R Vial 10 mL : 100 IU/mL has an onset time of 30-60 minutes, peak time of 2-3 hours, and a duration of 4-6 hours.
- In patients with type 2 DM, the preferred and most convenient initial insulin formulation is a premixed insulin.
- Rapid-acting insulin covers meals or glycemic excursions.
- Rapid Acting Bolus Insulin has a kinetic onset of 10-15 minutes.
- Basal insulin regulates BG levels in between meals by suppressing hepatic glucose production.
- The preferred administration site for regular insulin is the abdomen.
- NPH has an onset of 2-4 hours and a peak of 4-12 hours.
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Learn about insulin administration techniques, gauge sizes, and the importance of basal insulin in regulating blood glucose levels. This quiz covers topics such as insulin injection sites and the role of long-acting insulins in maintaining near-normal glycemic levels.
