What type of insulin is administered at bedtime, either with or ...

[luvbio]

What type of insulin is administered at bedtime, either with or without another type of insulin?
 
  1. Insulin glargine (Lantus)
  2. Insulin isophane (Humulin N)
  3. Insulinglulisine (Apidra)
  4. NPH 70/30 (Humulin 70/30)

Question 2

The nurse needs to monitor aclient's blood sugar after administration of insulin regular (Humulin R). When does the nurse expect to assess the client's blood sugar based on the peak action of the medication?
 
  1. In 2 to 4 hours
  2. In 15 to 30 minutes
  3. In 1 to 2 hours
  4. In 4 to 6 hours

[bpool94]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1:Insulin glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog, given at bedtime.
Rationale 2:Insulin isophane (Humulin N)is usually given in the mornings and before the evening meal.
Rationale 3:Insulin glulisine (Apidra) is administered before a meal or within 20 minutes of starting a meal.
Rationale 4:NPH 70/30 (Humulin 70/30) is incorrect because NPH 70/30 is a mixed preparation, with onset, peak, and duration similar to insulin isophane (Humulin N).

Global Rationale: Insulin glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog, given at bedtime. Insulin detemir (Levemir) is a long-acting insulin given with the evening meal or at bedtime.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 2 and 4 hours. Onset is usually in 15 to 30 minutes.
Rationale 2: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 2 and 4 hours. Onset is usually in 15 to 30 minutes.
Rationale 3: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 2 and 4 hours. Onset is usually in 15 to 30 minutes.
Rationale 4: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 2 and 4 hours. Onset is usually in 15 to 30 minutes.

Global Rationale: Regular insulin is a short-action insulin with peak activity between 2 and 4 hours. Onset is usually in 15 to 30 minutes.

[luvbio]

Thank you!

[bpool94]

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