Insulins: Onset, Peak, and Duration
What is the peak of regular insulin given IV?
15-30 minutes
What is the duration of Humalog?
2-4 hours
What is the peak of regular SubQ insulin?
2-4 hours
What is the duration of Lantus insulin?
24 hours
What is the duration of Regular insulin given IV?
30 minutes to 1 hour
What is the onset of Humulin 70/30?
30-60 minutes
What is the onset of regular insulin given sub-Q?
30-60 minutes
What is the duration of Regular insulin given sub-Q?
4-6 hours
What is the peak for NPH insulin?
4-8 hours
What is the onset of Humalog?
5-15 minutes
What are the 2 insulins in 70/30 in what percentage?
70% NPH, 30 % regular insulin
Does insulin need to be refrigerated?
Not unless there is extreme heat. In extreme heat, the frig will help lower bacteria growth and break down the protein.
When is hypoglycemia most likely to occur?
When insulin is at it's peak
Is NPH insulin rapid, short, intermediate, or long acting?
intermediate
Is Lantus rapid, short, intermediate, or long acting?
long
What is added into insulin suspensions to make them last longer? * probably not on the test
protamine
Is Humalog rapid, short, intermediate, or long acting?
rapid
Sliding scale insulins are either of which 2 insulins?
regular (short) or Humalog (rapid) insulin
Is regular insulin rapid, short, intermediate, or long acting?
short
What is the onset of Lantus?
1-2 hours
What is the onset of NPH insulin?
1-2 hours
What is the peak of Humalog?
1-2 hours
What is the peak of Humulin 70/30?
1-4 hours
What is the duration Humulin 70/30?
10-16 hours
What is the duration of NPH insulin?
10-20 hours
What is the onset of regular insulin given IV?
10-30 minutes
What is the peak for Lantus?
NONE because Lantus mimics the basal dose of insulin and should be consistent across 24 hours.
Which insulins can be mixed?
NPH and regular
Should you shake insulins?
No. Gently roll suspensions.
Can insulin be given orally?
No. No no no.
