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What types of insulin can be given intravenously?
ONLY REGULAR insulin can be given IV.Rapid-insulin analogs (insulin aspart, insulin lispro and insulin glulisine) may also be administered intravenously for glycemic control in selected clinical situations under appropriate medical supervision.
Can novolog insulin be given by iv?
NPH is a suspension. Only solutions should be given intravenously.
What type of insulin can be added to an iv solution?
Regular insulin is the type that can be added to an IV solution. It is the only type of insulin that can be given intravenously due to its rapid onset of action. Other types of insulin are not compatible for intravenous administration.
Can NPH be given IV?
NPH is a suspension. Only solutions should be given intravenously.
Which hormone is taken intravenously by diabetics?
The hormone taken by diabetics - is Insulin.
If glucose is administered intravenously to a patient with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, the patient will probably develop?
GlucosuriaType your answer here...
When is lidocaine used intravenously?
When given intravenously, lidocaine is also an antiarrythmic agent, capable of correcting some ventricular arrythmias of the heart
When is regular insulin used?
That depends on how it's given (intramuscularly, sub-cutaneously, or intravenously?), the species it's given to (cat? dog? human?), and, of course, the patient's own metabolism. This is definitely a question you should ask your doctor.
How is scoline given in intubation?
It is usually given intravenously. I believe it can be given by other routes e.g. intra-muscular.
Why insulin is taken intravenously?
Insulin is a hormone, and as such is therefore a protein. If we ate/drank it, upon reaching the stomach, it would be broken down by pepsin and also the tertiary structure would be denatured by the Hydrochloric Acid. Therefore we have to take it intravenously so it can travel directly through the blood stream, and reach its taken organ, usually the liver for glycogenesis.
Can ultralente be given intravenously?
No, ultralente should not be given IV, as it will block capillaries due to its particle size.
Is Status epilepticus an emergency?
yes, status epilepticus is a medical emergency, and you can treat it either by:drug of choice - diazepam, or lorazepam (given intravenously)phenytoin / fosphenytoin (given intravenously)phenobarbitone (given intravenously)these treatments are given as urgent, vigorous, IV and in-patient treatment.But, in severe refractory state, you might also have to give general anesthesia and neuromuscular blockers (curarine derivatives: tubocurarine, succinylcholine)
