Asked by Neisha Sibley on Jul 13, 2024
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Ordered: insulin glargine 28 units subcut at bedtime daily 
A)What is the concentration in units per milliliter?
B)Mark the dose on the syringe. 
C)Is this a rapid-, intermediate-, or long-acting insulin?
D)What is the major difference between insulin glargine and other insulins?
Insulin Glargine
A long-acting form of insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
Rapid-Acting Insulin
A type of insulin that starts to work within a few minutes after injection and peaks in about an hour, used to control blood sugar levels during meals.
Intermediate-Acting Insulin
A type of insulin that starts working a few hours after injection and lasts longer than fast-acting insulin, used for blood sugar control.
- Gain insight into the protocols for administering insulin, the determination of dosages, and its categorization.
- Familiarize with the traits and administration considerations of distinct insulin varieties (rapid-, intermediate-, long-acting).
- Ascertain the regular concentration metrics for insulin therapeutics and the necessity of clear unit identification in medicinal prescriptions.
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james francoJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
a.100 units per mL
b.
c.Long-acting
d.Insulin glargine does not have a peak.It can be given any time of day as long as it is the same time each day.
b.
c.Long-acting
d.Insulin glargine does not have a peak.It can be given any time of day as long as it is the same time each day.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the protocols for administering insulin, the determination of dosages, and its categorization.
- Familiarize with the traits and administration considerations of distinct insulin varieties (rapid-, intermediate-, long-acting).
- Ascertain the regular concentration metrics for insulin therapeutics and the necessity of clear unit identification in medicinal prescriptions.