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| Insulin |
Onset |
Peak |
Duration |
| Regular IV |
10-30 min |
15-30 min |
30-60 min |
| Regular SC |
30 min-1hr |
2-4 hr |
5-7 hr |
| NPH |
1-4 hr |
6-12 hr |
18-28 hr |
| Lente |
1-3 hr |
8-12 hr |
18-28 hr |
| Ultralente |
4-6 hr |
18-24 hr |
36 hr |
Monitor patients for onset of HYPOGLYCEMIA reaction that typically occurs during the Peak Phase following administration of insulin. Signs and symptoms of HYPOGLYCEMIA include mental confusion, hallucinations, convulsions, pale, cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, and anxiety. Treatment includes the administration of oral glucose. Severe hypoglycemia is life-threatening and requires treatment with IV glucose, glucagon, or epinephrine.
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Generic Name: METFORMIN (met-for′min)
Brand Name: Glucophage, Glucophage XR
Classifications: HORMONE & SYNTHETIC SUBSTITUTES; ANTIDIABETIC AGENT; BIGUANIDE
Pregnancy Category: B
(Reference: Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Study)
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Generic Name: LORAZEPAM (lor-a′ze-pam)
Brand Name: Ativan
Classifications: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) AGENT; ANXIOLYTIC; SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC; BENZODIAZEPINE
Pregnancy Category: D
Controlled Substance: Schedule IV
(Reference: Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Study)
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