Question

Please help

1. What is the normal range for fasting blood glucose?
2. Which insulin cannot be mixed with any other insulin?
3. Complete the following table for a quick reference as you prepare to administer insulin:

Types	Onset	Peak	Duration
Rapid Acting
1.Apidra
2.Humalog
Short acting
1.Novolin R
2.Humulin R
Intermediate acting
1.Novolin N
2.Humulin N
Mixtures
1.Novolog 50/50
2.Novolog 70/30
3.Humalog 75/25
4.70NPH/30Reg
Long acting
1.Lantus

Answer 1

Normal range for fasting blood glucose is from 70-100mg/dL

Glargine (lantus) cannot be mixed with any other insulin as it alters the action time.

Onset Peak Duration Types Rapid Acting 1Apidra 2.Humalog Short acting 1.Novolin R 2.Humulin R Intermediate acting 1.Novolin N 2.Humulin N Mixtures 1.Novolog 50/50 10-20mi 2.Novolog 70/30 30-60 3.Humalog 75/25 4.70NPH/30Reg 30-60mi Long acting 1.Lantus 30-9q 3-5 15min 30-90 3-5 5min 2-4 5-8hrs 6min 2-45-8hrs 0-6mi 1-3hrs 8hrs12-16hrs 3hrs | 8hrs 12-16hr 30-90 3-5hrs Varies 10-16hr Varies 10-16hrs aries 10-16hrs 1hr Peakles20-26hr