Insulin Medication

The CMAII should know 5 types of insulin, Rapid acting, Regular or short acting, Intermediate acting, Long acting, and Ultra long acting. Which type starts to work in 15 minutes?

When a CMAII administers Long-acting insulin it reaches the bloodstream several hours after the injection, and lowers blood sugar for ________ hours.

__________________________________________ type of insulin peaks in about 4-12 hours

Humulin R, Novolin R, and Velosulin R are examples of what type of insulin.

What is the name of the insulin designed to enter the bloodstream and last 36 hours or longer?

On the list of insulins below identify the insulin classification by letter

1. Rapid-acting – A
2. Regular or Short-acting – B
3. Intermediate-acting – C
4. Long Acting – D
5. Ultra long-acting – E

Some patients may have contributing factors that make it difficult to read the directions or the proper dose to be administered. Premixed insulin solutions assist in stabilization of blood sugar levels for these individuals.

Afrezza is an insulin that is administered by being ________________________. It also must be taken with an injectable long acting insulin.