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14 Cards in this Set
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rapid acting insulin
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Lispro
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Short acting insulin
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Regular (crystalline) takes 1 hour for its action
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Intermediate acting insulin
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NPH (isophane) and Lente (insulin zinc)
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Long acting insulin
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Ultralente
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what type of insulin is used in ketoacidosis
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Regular (crystalline)
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Sulfonylureas, Meglitinide
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Stimulation of pancreatic insulin release
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Reduce the bio-synthesis of glucose in liver
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Biguanides (Metformin)
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Increase the sensitivity of target cells to insulin
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Thiazolidinediones
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Stimulation of pancreatic insulin release
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Sulfonylureas, Meglitinide
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Biguanides (Metformin)
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Reduce the bio-synthesis of glucose in liver
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Thiazolidinediones
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Increase the sensitivity of target cells to insulin
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First generation of Sulfonylureas
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Chlorpropamide, Tolbutamide
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2nd generation of Sulfonylureas
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Glipizide, Glyburide – more potent, more efficacious and fewer adverse effects.
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Third generation of Sulfonylureas
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Glimiperide
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