The nurse teaches the patient about glargine (Lantus), a
“peakless” basal insulin including which of the following
statements?
a) Do not mix the drug with other insulins
Because glargine is in a suspension with a pH of 4, it cannot be mixed
with other insulins because this would cause precipitation. When
administering glargine (Lantus) insulin it is very important to read the
label carefully and to avoid mistaking Lantus insulin for Lente insulin
and vice versa.
b) Administer the total daily dosage in two doses.
Glargine is absorbed very slowly over a 24-hour period and can be
given once a day.
c) Draw up the drug first, then add regular insulin.
Because glargine is in a suspension with a pH of 4, it cannot be mixed
with other insulins because this would cause precipitation.
d) The drug is rapidly absorbed and has a fast onset of action
Glargine is a “peakless” basal insulin that is absorbed very slowly over
a 24-hour period.
“peakless” basal insulin including which of the following
statements?
a) Do not mix the drug with other insulins
Because glargine is in a suspension with a pH of 4, it cannot be mixed
with other insulins because this would cause precipitation. When
administering glargine (Lantus) insulin it is very important to read the
label carefully and to avoid mistaking Lantus insulin for Lente insulin
and vice versa.
b) Administer the total daily dosage in two doses.
Glargine is absorbed very slowly over a 24-hour period and can be
given once a day.
c) Draw up the drug first, then add regular insulin.
Because glargine is in a suspension with a pH of 4, it cannot be mixed
with other insulins because this would cause precipitation.
d) The drug is rapidly absorbed and has a fast onset of action
Glargine is a “peakless” basal insulin that is absorbed very slowly over
a 24-hour period.