{"id":135888,"date":"2024-09-09T00:49:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T00:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=135888"},"modified":"2024-09-09T00:49:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T00:49:34","slug":"a-client-who-has-a-blood-glucose-level-of-800-mg-dl-is-to-receive-insulin-intravenously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/09\/a-client-who-has-a-blood-glucose-level-of-800-mg-dl-is-to-receive-insulin-intravenously\/","title":{"rendered":"A client who has a blood glucose level of 800 mg\/dL is to receive insulin intravenously."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A client who has a blood glucose level of 800 mg\/dL is to receive insulin intravenously. Which form of insulin is safe for intravenous administration?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Insulin aspart (Novo Log).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Insulin glargine (Lantus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Insulin lispro (Humalog).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Insulin regular (Humulin-R).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>D. Insulin regular (Humulin-R).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When managing very high blood glucose levels, such as 800 mg\/dL, intravenous (IV) insulin administration is often required for rapid and precise control. Among the different forms of insulin, only certain types are suitable for IV use due to their pharmacokinetic properties and formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insulin Regular (Humulin-R)<\/strong> is the form of insulin that is safe and commonly used for intravenous administration. This is because insulin regular is a short-acting insulin with a clear solution that is specifically designed for IV use. It has a predictable onset, peak, and duration of action, making it ideal for managing acute hyperglycemia in a controlled environment, such as a hospital setting. It acts quickly to lower blood glucose levels, which is crucial in scenarios of severe hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insulin Aspart (NovoLog)<\/strong> and <strong>Insulin Lispro (Humalog)<\/strong> are rapid-acting insulins used primarily for subcutaneous administration. While they have a rapid onset of action, their formulations are not designed for intravenous use. These insulins are typically used to manage blood glucose levels with meals and are not suitable for IV infusion due to their different pharmacokinetic profiles and the fact that they are usually formulated as cloudy or suspension solutions, which are not appropriate for IV administration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insulin Glargine (Lantus)<\/strong> is a long-acting insulin intended for subcutaneous use. It has a slow onset and a prolonged duration of action, making it unsuitable for the rapid control of acute hyperglycemia. It is formulated to provide a steady, baseline level of insulin over a 24-hour period, rather than the rapid action required in emergency scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, insulin regular (Humulin-R) is the only form of insulin among the options provided that is both safe and appropriate for intravenous administration due to its clear solution and predictable pharmacokinetics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A client who has a blood glucose level of 800 mg\/dL is to receive insulin intravenously. Which form of insulin is safe for intravenous administration? A.Insulin aspart (Novo Log). B.Insulin glargine (Lantus). C.Insulin lispro (Humalog). D.Insulin regular (Humulin-R). The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: D. Insulin regular (Humulin-R). 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