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NCLEX-RN · Question #252
Which type of insulin can be administered by a continuous IV drip?
The correct answer is C. Regular insulin. (A) Humulin N cannot be administered IV. (B) NPH insulin cannot be administered IV. (C) Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be administered IV. (D) Lente insulin cannot be administered IV.
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Question
Which type of insulin can be administered by a continuous IV drip?
Options
- AHumulin N
- BNPH insulin
- CRegular insulin
- DLente insulin
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A8% (3)
- B3% (1)
- C86% (31)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
(A) Humulin N cannot be administered IV. (B) NPH insulin cannot be administered IV. (C) Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be administered IV. (D) Lente insulin cannot be administered IV.
Topics
#insulin types#IV insulin administration#regular insulin#diabetes pharmacology
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