Question..............2 - psychmledr

[ArchivalUser]

Which of the following insulin preparations has the most rapid action peak and is ideal for postprandial hyperglycemia?

A. Lente insulin
B. Insulin glargine
C. Insulin aspart
D. NPH insulin
E. Regular insulin

[ArchivalUser]

E. Regular is rapid acting but best in DkA/DM in preg

[ArchivalUser]

Cccc...correct

[ArchivalUser]

regular is short acting

aspart is rapid action

[ArchivalUser]

A

[ArchivalUser]

Correct answer is "C"........Insulin Aspart

Aspart and Lispro both have rapid action........peak in 30-90 minutes.....best option for posprandial hyperglycemia

Regular insulin.....peaks in 2-3 hours......best for continuous IV (DKA)

Long-acting insulin:

NPH......12-18 hours

Glargine.....24 hours