Asked by Samantha Abbott on Apr 23, 2024
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Ordered: Humulin Regular insulin infusion IV at 4 units per hr
Available: 50 units
Humulin Regular insulin in100 mL of NS
How many milliliters per hour should the nurse set on the infusion pump?
A)Estimated flow rate:
B)DA equation:
C)Evaluation:
D)What are the only insulin products that may be administered intravenously?
Intravenously
A method of delivering medications or fluids directly into the vein, allowing for immediate effect or absorption.
Humulin Regular Insulin
A brand of insulin used to treat diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels, formulated to act similarly to naturally occurring human insulin.
IV Infusion
The delivery of liquid substances directly into a vein, typically for medical treatments or nutrient administration.
- Obtain an understanding of insulin administration techniques, dosage calculations, and its classifications.
- Understand the pharmacological aspects and implications of insulin dosing errors.
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Gianluca CanessaApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
a.Estimate: The concentration is 
or 2 mL for each unit; therefore,the flow rate estimate is 8 mL per hour.
b.
c.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.Only mL per hour remain.
d.Regular insulin products and insulin lispro (Humalog)may be administered intravenously.Intermediate,long-acting,mixed insulins,and insulin aspart (NovaLog)cannot be administered intravenously due to additives.
or 2 mL for each unit; therefore,the flow rate estimate is 8 mL per hour.
b.
c.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.Only mL per hour remain.
d.Regular insulin products and insulin lispro (Humalog)may be administered intravenously.Intermediate,long-acting,mixed insulins,and insulin aspart (NovaLog)cannot be administered intravenously due to additives.
Learning Objectives
- Obtain an understanding of insulin administration techniques, dosage calculations, and its classifications.
- Understand the pharmacological aspects and implications of insulin dosing errors.