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What is the duration of rapid-acting insulin?
What is the duration of rapid-acting insulin?
Which type of insulin is characterized by a cloudy appearance?
Which type of insulin is characterized by a cloudy appearance?
What is the primary route of administration for short-acting insulin?
What is the primary route of administration for short-acting insulin?
What distinguishes long-acting insulin from other types?
What distinguishes long-acting insulin from other types?
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When should rapid-acting insulin be administered in relation to meals?
When should rapid-acting insulin be administered in relation to meals?
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Which type of insulin requires the patient to eat after administration to prevent hypoglycemia?
Which type of insulin requires the patient to eat after administration to prevent hypoglycemia?
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What is the primary duration of action for short-acting insulin?
What is the primary duration of action for short-acting insulin?
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Which insulin type is administered after meal times for patients in diabetic emergencies?
Which insulin type is administered after meal times for patients in diabetic emergencies?
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Which characteristic best describes long-acting insulin compared to other types?
Which characteristic best describes long-acting insulin compared to other types?
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What is the typical onset time for intermediate-acting insulin?
What is the typical onset time for intermediate-acting insulin?
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What is the peak time for rapid-acting insulin to reach its maximum effect?
What is the peak time for rapid-acting insulin to reach its maximum effect?
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Which type of insulin is characterized by having no peak effect?
Which type of insulin is characterized by having no peak effect?
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What is the typical duration of action for intermediate-acting insulin?
What is the typical duration of action for intermediate-acting insulin?
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Which type of insulin is usually administered either in the morning or at bedtime?
Which type of insulin is usually administered either in the morning or at bedtime?
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What is a major concern when administering rapid-acting insulin?
What is a major concern when administering rapid-acting insulin?
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Study Notes
Rapid-Acting Insulin
- Onset: 10-15 minutes
- Peak: 1-2 hours
- Duration: 3-5 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous (KwikPen or Flex Pen)
- Insulin lispro (Humalog) and aspart (NovoRapid) are examples
- Administered at mealtimes
- Interrupt the patient's meal for administration
- Patient must eat after injection to prevent hypoglycemia
Short-Acting Insulin
- Onset: 30 minutes
- Peak: 2-3 hours
- Duration: 6 hours
- Administration: Intravenous (bolus/infusion) for diabetic ketoacidosis and diabetic coma, subcutaneous and intramuscular (rare)
- Administered at mealtimes
- Regular insulin (Humulin R) is an example
Intermediate-Acting Insulin
- Onset: 1-3 hours
- Peak: 4-10 hours
- Duration: 12-18 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous, typically once daily
- Insulin isophane suspension (NPH) is an example
- Cloudy appearance
- Often combined with regular insulin to reduce the number of injections per day
Long-Acting Insulin
- Onset: 90 minutes
- Peak: No peak effect; constant level of insulin in the body
- Duration: 24 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous, once daily (morning/evening)
- Insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar) is an example
- Refers to it as basal insulin
Rapid-acting Insulin
- Onset: 10-15 minutes
- Peak: 1-2 hours
- Duration: 3-5 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous (KwikPen or Flex Pen) at mealtimes; interrupt the patient's meal; the patient must eat after injection to prevent hypoglycemia
- Examples: Lispro (Humalog), Aspart (NovoRapid)
Short-acting Insulin
- Onset: 30 minutes
- Peak: 2-3 hours
- Duration: 6 hours
- Administration: Intravenous (bolus/infusion) for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or diabetic coma; subcutaneous; intramuscular (rare)
- Example: Regular insulin (Humulin R)
Intermediate-acting Insulin
- Onset: 1-3 hours
- Peak: 4-10 hours
- Duration: 12-18 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous, once daily
- Example: Insulin isophane suspension aka NPH (Humulin N)
- Cloudy appearance
- Often combined with regular insulin to reduce the number of injections per day
Long-acting Insulin
- Onset: 90 minutes
- Peak: No peak effect; provides a constant level of insulin in the body
- Duration: 24 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous, once daily (am/pm) - usually at bedtime
- Example: Insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar)
Rapid-Acting Insulin
- Onset: 10-15 minutes
- Peak: 1-2 hours
- Duration: 3-5 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous (KwikPen or Flex Pen) at mealtimes; interrupt patient's meal; patient must eat after injection to prevent hypoglycemia
- Examples: Lispro (Humalog), Aspart (NovoRapid)
Short-Acting Insulin
- Onset: 30 minutes
- Peak: 2-3 hours
- Duration: 6 hours
- Administration: Intravenous (bolus/infusion) - for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or diabetic coma; Subcutaneous; Intramuscular (rare)
- Administered at mealtimes
- Example: Regular insulin (Humulin R)
Intermediate-Acting Insulin
- Onset: 1-3 hours
- Peak: 4-10 hours
- Duration: 12-18 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous, once daily
- Example: Insulin isophane suspension aka NPH (Humulin N)
- Cloudy appearance
- Often combined with regular insulin to reduce the number of injections daily
Long-Acting Insulin
- Onset: 90 minutes
- Peak: No peak effect - constant level of insulin in the body (basal insulin)
- Duration: 24 hours
- Administration: Subcutaneous, once daily (am/pm) - usually at bedtime
- Examples: Insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar)
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Test your knowledge on the various types of insulin, including rapid, short, intermediate, and long-acting insulins. This quiz covers their onset, peak times, durations, and methods of administration. Understanding these differences is essential for effective diabetes management.
