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NG360 Pharmacology Insulin Worksheet NAME: PRINCESS ACQUAH

Complete the table using your own words [do not copy from text or drug guide] and submit as a word document to the assignment link in canvas by the date due.

Fast Acting Insulin (708) How this Medication Works Rapid-Acting or Fast Acting Insulin is used to control the signs and symptoms associated with hyperglycemia seen in patients with type 2 DM Onset Insulin Aspart: within 15 mins Insulin Glulisine: within 15 mins

Intermediate Acting Insulin (703) Long-Acting Insulin (705) How this Medication Works How this Medication Works Intermediate or Regular Acting Insulin Long-lasting insulin is used to usually manage, and control hypoglycemia is used to control hyperglycemia in seen in patients with Type 1 and 2 patients diagnosed with DM diabetes. Onset Regular Insulin IV: 10-30mins

Onset Insulin Degludec: within 2hr

Regular Insulin subcutaneous: 3060mins

Insulin Detemir: 3-4hrs

Insulin Lispro: within 15 mins Peak Insulin Aspart: 1-2hrs

Peak Regular Insulin IV: 15-30mins

Insulin glargine: 3-4hrs Peak Insulin Degludec: 12hr

Insulin Glulisine: 1-2hrs

Regular Insulin subcutaneous: 2-4hrs

Insulin Detemir: 3-14hrs

Insulin Lispro: 1-2hrs Duration Insulin Aspart: 3-4hrs

Duration Regular Insulin IV: 30-60min

Insulin glargine: No peak Duration Insulin Degludec: Up to 42hrs

Insulin Glulisine: 3-4hrs

Regular Insulin subcutaneous: 5-7hrs

Insulin Detemir: 6-24hrs

Insulin Lispro: 3-4hrs For all Insulin Top 3 Nursing Actions to Minimize Side Effects -The nurse should always assess the patient vitals and blood glucose routinely for any symptoms associated with hypoglycemia -Always perform asepsis to prevent any risk of infection -Inform the patient of the possible effects and instruct to report if they see any changes in during their medication administration

Insulin glargine: 24hrs

Top 3 Patient Education Topics

Data Demonstrating Effectiveness

-The nurse is responsible to educate the patient on how to properly administer their medication and know that exact type of equipment being used (Never share medication with anyone else); Patient should also learn the sites of where to give the medication to themselves and the type of injection (subcutaneous, w/insulin syringe)

The desired outcomes for each of this insulin (rapid, normal, and longlasting) is that we want for the blood glucose levels to be under control in the rightful healthy ranges in order to prevent hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia in patients with Diabetes. It has been indicated that effectiveness is present when there is therapeutic effect of the patient blood glucose levels being within around the normal BG range (70-100)

-Never store Insulin in Hot or cold places to prevent degeneration. -Insulin Vials must always be discarded after one month of opening

NG360 Pharmacology Insulin Worksheet Top 5 Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Top 5 Symptoms of Hyperglycemia Top 5 Symptoms of Ketoacidosis -Anxiety -Restlessness -Tingling in hands, feet, lips, tongue -Chills; Cold sweats -Confusion

-Drowsiness -Flushed dry skin -Fruity breathy odor -Rapid and deep breath -Polyuria

-Polydipsia (excessive thirst) -Nausea and Vomiting -Polyuria (excessive eating) -SOB (shortness of breath) -Weight loss and stomach pain...