Insulin

Question 1

Insulin - Class

Answer 1

• Hormone

Question 2

Insulin - Action

Answer 2

• increase glucose transport into cells where glucose can be used for cellular metabolism
• increases glycogen synthesis
• insulin preparations are classified as rapid acting (regular), immediate acting (Lente), or long acting (ultralente)

Question 3

Insulin - Indication

Answer 3

• DM I
• DM II if unable to be controlled with PO hypoglycemic Rx
• DKA
• HHNC/HONC
• Insulin/Dextrose given together to lower K in Hyper K