PHARM NR293 EXAM 3: NR293
PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
How fast is onset, peak, and duration of Rapid-Acting insulin? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Onset: 15 Minutes
Peak: 1.5 Hours
Duration: 3 Hours >>> Rapid-acting insulin analogs are designed to work
quickly to cover the rise in blood glucose that happens after meals. The
onset, peak, and duration of their action are as follows:
Onset: 10–30 minutes
Peak: 1-2 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Examples
Rapid-acting insulins include Lispro (Humalog, Admelog, Lyumjev), Aspart
(Fiasp, NovoRapid, Truapi), and Glulisine (Apidra).
How fast is onset, peak, and duration of Short-Acting insulin? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Onset: 30 Minutes
Peak: 3 Hours
Duration: 6 Hours >>> Short-acting insulin, also known as regular insulin
(like Humulin R or Novolin R), has the following approximate action profile
after subcutaneous injection:
Onset: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Peak: 2-4 hours
Duration: 5-8 hours
Important considerations
,It is generally recommended to inject short-acting insulin 30 to 60
minutes before a meal to help manage the post-meal rise in blood sugar.
The exact timing can sometimes be adjusted based on individual needs
and consultation with a healthcare provider.
Short-acting insulin is also the preferred type of insulin for intravenous
(IV) administration, particularly in emergency situations like diabetic
ketoacidosis, where it acts rapidly.
How fast is onset, peak, and duration of Intermediate-Acting insulin? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--Onset: 60 Minutes
Peak: 6 Hours
Duration: 12 Hours >>> Intermediate-acting insulin, like NPH (Neutral
Protamine Hagedorn) insulin, has a slower onset, a distinct peak, and a
longer duration compared to rapid- or short-acting insulins.
Here are the general characteristics for intermediate-acting insulin:
Onset: 1 to 2 hours after injection.
Peak: 4 to 12 hours after injection.
Duration: 12 to 24 hours. Some sources indicate a range of 14-18 hours or
up to 24 hours.
Intermediate-acting insulin is designed to mimic the effect of basal insulin
in the body and is often used to cover insulin needs for about half a day or
overnight. It is often used with rapid- or short-acting insulin to manage
blood glucose levels.
How fast is onset, peak, and duration of Long-Acting insulin? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Onset: 120 Minutes
Duration: 24 Hours
Rapid-Acting insulins - CORRECT-ANSWERS--*Lispro (Humulog)
*Aspart (Novolog)
*Gliulisine (Apidra)
, Short-Acting insulins - CORRECT-ANSWERS--*Regular (Humulin R)
*Regular (Novolin R)
Intermediate-Acting insulins - CORRECT-ANSWERS--*NPH (Humulin N)
*NPH (Novolin N)
Long-Acting insulins - CORRECT-ANSWERS--*Detemir (Levemir)
*Glargine (Lantus)
Beta cells in the pancreas make what hormone? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Insulin
When is insulin released? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--With each meal
What does the pancreas do? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Helps the body use or
store glucose it gets from food.
What do Alpha cells in the pancreas secrete? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Glucagon
What does glucagon do? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--It raises the concentration
of blood glucose (opposite of insulin)
What is the normal fasting blood glucose level? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Between 70-100mg/dL
What should you do if a patient has low fasting blood glucose
(<70mg/dL)? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Give oral form of glucose (Ie. Apple
juice, hard candy, etc.)
PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
How fast is onset, peak, and duration of Rapid-Acting insulin? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Onset: 15 Minutes
Peak: 1.5 Hours
Duration: 3 Hours >>> Rapid-acting insulin analogs are designed to work
quickly to cover the rise in blood glucose that happens after meals. The
onset, peak, and duration of their action are as follows:
Onset: 10–30 minutes
Peak: 1-2 hours
Duration: 2-4 hours
Examples
Rapid-acting insulins include Lispro (Humalog, Admelog, Lyumjev), Aspart
(Fiasp, NovoRapid, Truapi), and Glulisine (Apidra).
How fast is onset, peak, and duration of Short-Acting insulin? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Onset: 30 Minutes
Peak: 3 Hours
Duration: 6 Hours >>> Short-acting insulin, also known as regular insulin
(like Humulin R or Novolin R), has the following approximate action profile
after subcutaneous injection:
Onset: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Peak: 2-4 hours
Duration: 5-8 hours
Important considerations
,It is generally recommended to inject short-acting insulin 30 to 60
minutes before a meal to help manage the post-meal rise in blood sugar.
The exact timing can sometimes be adjusted based on individual needs
and consultation with a healthcare provider.
Short-acting insulin is also the preferred type of insulin for intravenous
(IV) administration, particularly in emergency situations like diabetic
ketoacidosis, where it acts rapidly.
How fast is onset, peak, and duration of Intermediate-Acting insulin? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--Onset: 60 Minutes
Peak: 6 Hours
Duration: 12 Hours >>> Intermediate-acting insulin, like NPH (Neutral
Protamine Hagedorn) insulin, has a slower onset, a distinct peak, and a
longer duration compared to rapid- or short-acting insulins.
Here are the general characteristics for intermediate-acting insulin:
Onset: 1 to 2 hours after injection.
Peak: 4 to 12 hours after injection.
Duration: 12 to 24 hours. Some sources indicate a range of 14-18 hours or
up to 24 hours.
Intermediate-acting insulin is designed to mimic the effect of basal insulin
in the body and is often used to cover insulin needs for about half a day or
overnight. It is often used with rapid- or short-acting insulin to manage
blood glucose levels.
How fast is onset, peak, and duration of Long-Acting insulin? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Onset: 120 Minutes
Duration: 24 Hours
Rapid-Acting insulins - CORRECT-ANSWERS--*Lispro (Humulog)
*Aspart (Novolog)
*Gliulisine (Apidra)
, Short-Acting insulins - CORRECT-ANSWERS--*Regular (Humulin R)
*Regular (Novolin R)
Intermediate-Acting insulins - CORRECT-ANSWERS--*NPH (Humulin N)
*NPH (Novolin N)
Long-Acting insulins - CORRECT-ANSWERS--*Detemir (Levemir)
*Glargine (Lantus)
Beta cells in the pancreas make what hormone? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Insulin
When is insulin released? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--With each meal
What does the pancreas do? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Helps the body use or
store glucose it gets from food.
What do Alpha cells in the pancreas secrete? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Glucagon
What does glucagon do? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--It raises the concentration
of blood glucose (opposite of insulin)
What is the normal fasting blood glucose level? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Between 70-100mg/dL
What should you do if a patient has low fasting blood glucose
(<70mg/dL)? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Give oral form of glucose (Ie. Apple
juice, hard candy, etc.)
