Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
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Passage / Scenario
Francis is a 48-year-old female with elevated blood sugar.The type of insulin expected to be ordered by the physician to treat Francis elevated blood sugar would be:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Short-acting or regular insulin usually reaches the blood within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 4 hours, and stays in the bloodstream for 6 to 8 hours. Because of its short and predictable peak action, regular insulin is routinely used for intravenous administration.