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

Correct answer: 1 to 2 hours

Explanation

Apidra (insulin glulisine), a rapid-acting insulin analog, reaches its peak effect between 1 and 2 hours after injection, which is timed to manage the rise in blood glucose following a meal.

Other questions

Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

Which five categories of insulins are listed in the appendix?

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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