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NCLEX-RN Flashcards: Insulin Regimens And Hypoglycemia Management

Study Insulin Regimens And Hypoglycemia Management in NCLEX-RN with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which insulin type provides basal coverage with minimal or no peak (examples: glargine, detemir, degludec)?

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ANSWER

Long-acting insulin (basal, minimal peak). Maintains steady basal insulin levels without significant peaks to mimic natural background insulin secretion.

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A 52-year-old client with type 2 diabetes is in an outpatient clinic for follow-up. The current insulin regimen is insulin NPH 10 units subcutaneously at 0700 and 10 units at 1900, plus insulin regular 5 units subcutaneously 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner. The client reports waking at night with sweating and palpitations; a 0300 blood glucose check was 54 mg/dL (expected fasting 70–99 mg/dL). History includes recent decreased evening food intake to lose weight. The nurse should QUESTION which part of the client's insulin regimen?
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