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awywial

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A group of students are reviewing information about the various types of insulin used to treat type 1 diabetes. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which insulin listed below as having the longest duration?
 
  A) Lispro
  B) Regular
  C) NPH
  D) Glargine

Question 2

A child is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which agent would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?
 
  A) Mineralocorticoid
  B) Methimazole
  C) Levothyroxine
  D) Dexamethasone


joshraies

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Of the insulins listed, glargine (Lantus) has the longest duration of action, that is, 12 to 24 hours. Lispro lasts approximately 3 to 5 hours; regular lasts 5 to 8 hours; and NPH lasts approximately 10 to 16 hours.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Methimazole is an antithyroid drug that is used to treat hyperthyroidism. Mineralocorticoid (Florinef) is used to treat adrenal insufficiency. Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism. Dexamethasone is used to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia.


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