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No insulin, beta cells are destroyed is a result of ?
Diabetes type 1
Beta cells exhaustion , insulin resistance is a result of ?
Diabetes type 2
Rapid acting insulin
Lispro(Humalog) aspart(Novolog) glulisine(Apidra)
Onset, peak and duration of Novolog and Apidra
Onset-15-30, Peak-1-3hr, duration-3-5hr
onset, peak and duration of humalog
Onset-15-30, Peak-1-2hr, duration-3-4hr
, Short acting insulin( regular)
Humulin R, Novolin R, ReliOn R, Onset-30-60 , Peak-2-4hr, duration-6-8hr
Intermediate insulin (NPH)
Humulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn N, Onset-1-4hr Peak-4-12hr, duration-12-16hr
Long acting insulin
Lantus and levemir Onset-1-2hr, Peak- none, duration-24hr Which
insulin is the only one that can be given through IV ?
Regular
What is glucagon used for?
Makes glucose. Received if BS is low
If a pt. Is lethargic, what form of glucose should be administered?
Glucagon gel in cheek
What is Lipohypotrophy and the prevention ?
Lump under subcut tissue due to repeated injections at the same site. Rotate sites
S/s of brain tumor
Vision changes, confusion and headache
S/S of traumatic brain injury
Blurred vision, personality changes, altered level of consciousness, slurred speech,
confusion, headache, uncoordinated, weakness / numbness of legs and arms