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Diabetes Management

Insulin types, hypoglycemia vs hyperglycemia, DKA, and nursing priorities

10 cards · full deck in the learner app

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Short answer previews here. Premium study includes full explanations and unlimited reviews.

  • Front

    What are the signs of hypoglycemia?

    Answer (preview)

    Shakiness, sweating, tachycardia, confusion, pallor, irritability, hunger

  • Front

    What are the signs of DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)?

    Answer (preview)

    Kussmaul respirations, fruity breath, dehydration, abdominal pain, nausea, altered LOC

  • Front

    What is the onset of rapid-acting insulin (lispro/aspart)?

    Answer (preview)

    15 minutes onset, peak 1-2 hours, duration 3-5 hours

  • Front

    What is the onset of regular insulin?

    Answer (preview)

    30-60 minutes onset, peak 2-4 hours, duration 6-8 hours

  • Front

    What is the onset of NPH insulin?

    Answer (preview)

    1-2 hours onset, peak 4-12 hours, duration 18-24 hours

  • Front

    When mixing insulins, which is drawn up first?

    Answer (preview)

    Clear before cloudy (regular before NPH)

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