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Which type of insulin has a rapid onset and early peak of activity?
Which type of insulin has a rapid onset and early peak of activity?
What is the clinical use of Regular Insulin?
What is the clinical use of Regular Insulin?
Which type of insulin provides a peakless basal level of insulin that lasts for more than 20 hours?
Which type of insulin provides a peakless basal level of insulin that lasts for more than 20 hours?
What is the MOA (mechanism of action) of Insulin?
What is the MOA (mechanism of action) of Insulin?
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When is Neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin typically given?
When is Neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin typically given?
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Study Notes
Insulin Types and Characteristics
- Rapid-acting insulin has a rapid onset and early peak of activity.
- Regular insulin is used for clinical purposes.
Insulin Mechanism of Action and Duration
- Insulin's mechanism of action involves regulating blood sugar levels by facilitating cellular glucose uptake.
Long-Acting Insulin
- A type of insulin provides a peakless basal level of insulin that lasts for more than 20 hours.
Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) Insulin
- NPH insulin is typically administered at bedtime or before breakfast.
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Test your knowledge on Insulin and Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs. Learn about rapid-acting insulins like Insulin Lispro, Insulin Aspart, and Insulin Glulisine, as well as short-acting insulin such as Regular Insulin. Discover their mechanisms of action, clinical uses, and potential adverse effects. Take the quiz now and enhance your understanding of these important medications for controlling postprandial glucose levels.
