Appendix L. Insulins and Insulin Therapy

What is the primary goal of insulin therapy for diabetic patients?

What is the source of most insulins used today, as described in Appendix L?

What is the typical peak time for rapid-acting insulins like Humalog (lispro)?

Which type of insulin is available as Humulin R or Novolin R and has a duration of action of 5 to 7 hours?

What substance is added to intermediate-acting insulins that causes their cloudy appearance?

Which of the following long-acting insulins is specifically mentioned as having no real peak action?

According to the table in Appendix L, what is the duration of action for insulin degludec (Tresiba)?

What is the key rule regarding the mixing of long-acting insulins like Lantus, Levemir, or Tresiba with other insulins?

Humalog Mix 75/25 is a combination insulin. What does the '75/25' represent?

What is the onset of action for subcutaneously administered regular insulin (e.g., Humulin R)?

Which of these insulins are considered rapid-acting insulin analogs?

What is the peak activity time for intermediate-acting NPH insulin, according to the table in Appendix L?

What is the duration of action for long-acting insulin detemir (Levemir)?

According to the table, what is the onset time for Novolog Mix 70/30?

Why is rigid meal scheduling necessary for patients using short-acting (regular) insulin?

Which insulins, aside from regular insulin, can be given intravenously in selected situations?

What is the duration of action for Humulin 70/30 or Novolin 70/30?

What is the listed peak time for Humalog Mix 75/25 in the table?

What is the key difference in the amino acid sequence of rapid-acting insulin analogs compared to human insulin?

According to the table, what is the onset of action for the long-acting insulin Lantus (glargine)?

What is the appearance of intermediate-acting insulins like Humulin N?

What is the peak time of regular insulin when administered intravenously (IV)?

Which insulin has the longest duration of action, lasting up to 42 hours?

What is the onset time for Apidra (insulin glulisine), a rapid-acting insulin?

What type of insulin is used to provide basal insulin coverage to control blood glucose levels throughout the day when not eating?

What is the duration of action for rapid-acting insulins like Novolog (aspart)?

What is the onset time for intermediate-acting insulin (NPH)?

According to the table, what is the peak time for the combination insulin Novolog Mix 70/30?

What is the duration of action for short-acting regular insulin when given intravenously (IV)?

What must be done if a bolus insulin needs to be given at the same time as a long-acting insulin like insulin glargine?

What is the typical percentage of intermediate-acting insulin in a premixed combination insulin?

What is the peak time for insulin detemir (Levemir)?

What is the onset time for insulin degludec (Tresiba)?

Which five categories of insulins are listed in the appendix?

What is the duration of action for intermediate-acting NPH insulin?

What is the primary benefit of rapid-acting insulin analogs compared to short-acting regular insulin?

What is the peak time for the combination insulin Humulin 70/30 or Novolin 70/30?

What is the onset of action for IV-administered regular insulin?

What is the duration of action for the combination insulin Novolog Mix 70/30?

Intermediate-acting insulins can be mixed with which other types of insulins to provide both basal and bolus coverage?

What is the peak time of Apidra (insulin glulisine)?

How long is the duration of subcutaneously administered regular insulin (Humulin R/Novolin R)?

What is the listed duration of action for Humalog (insulin lispro)?

What is the peak time for the ultra-long-acting insulin Tresiba (degludec)?

What is the duration of the combination insulin Humalog Mix 75/25?

What is the onset time for the combination insulins Humulin 70/30 and Novolin 70/30?

Which factor is NOT listed as a cause for variation in insulin action times?

When is the full activity of insulin glargine and insulin detemir achieved after subcutaneous injection?

What is the peak time of Novolog (insulin aspart), a rapid-acting insulin?

What is the duration of action for long-acting insulin glargine (Lantus)?