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NURS 3119 Endocrine Meds
Exam 3 With Solution

What are Examples of Medications for Diabetes? Describe each. - ANSWER
>Insulin - moves glucose into cells

>Oral antidiabetic medications - makes endogenous insulin work better

>Mimetics - injections that mimic hormones to control BS

>Hyperglycemia agents - glucagon or D50 increases blood sugar in
emergency

What is the Mechanism of Action of Insulin? - ANSWER >Promote cellular
uptake of glucose

>Converts glucose into glycogen (energy source)

>Moves potassium into cells

What are the 6 Classifications of Insulin? - ANSWER >Rapid-Acting

>Short-Acting

>Intermediate-Acting

>Long-Acting

>Ultra-Long Acting

>Pre-Mixed Insulins

What is an Example of Rapid-Acting Insulin? Onset? Peak? Duration? -

,ANSWER Lispro insulin

>Onset: 15-30 minutes

>Peak: 0.5-2.5H

>Duration: 3-6H

What is an Example of Short-Acting Insulin? Onset? Peak? Duration? -
ANSWER Regular insulin

>Onset: 0.5-1H

>Peak: 1-5H

>Duration: 6-10H

What is an Example of Intermediate-Acting Insulin? Onset? Peak? Duration? -
ANSWER NPH Insulin

>Onset: 1-2H

>Peak: 6-14H

>Duration: 16-24H

What is an Example of Long-Acting Insulin? Onset? Peak? Duration? -
ANSWER Insulin glargine (clear do not mix; do not give IV)

>Onset: 70M

>Peak: none

>Duration: 24H

What is an Example of Ultra Long-Acting Insulin? Duration? - ANSWER
>U-300 insulin glargine

, >Insulin degludec

>Duration: >24H

What is an Example of Pre-Mixed Insulin? - ANSWER Intermediate and a
short/rapid acting insulin

How to Dose for Intermediate/Long Acting Insulin? Rapid and Short-Acting? -
ANSWER INTERMEDIATE/LONG:

>Usually adjusted to levels over time

RAPID AND SHORT:

>Added in based on blood sugar levels or CHO count

When Might Patients Need a Larger Insulin Dose? Smaller Dose? - ANSWER
>Patients may need larger dose when sick, stressed, growing, pregnant,
taking certain medications, or eating more calories

>Patients may need smaller doses if exercising or early pregnant

What should a Diabetic Patient be Tracking? - ANSWER Blood sugar levels

What is Sliding Scale Insulin? How to Use? - ANSWER >Used in the hospital
for patient who need insulin only for short times during illness, but may not
be routinely using insulin at home

>This also provides a supplemental insulin measure for times when blood
sugars may run abnormally high-such as during illness

HOW TO USE:

>Check the blood glucose and administer the corresponding amount of
insulin

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