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    Drug Card NPH Insulin NPH

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    NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin used to manage diabetes mellitus by controlling blood glucose levels in patients. It has an onset of 1-2 hours, peak effect between 4-12 hours, and duration of action of 18-24 hours. Common side effects include hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, itching, and allergic reactions. When administering NPH insulin, nurses should educate patients on properly mixing, storing, administering the insulin as well as signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and how to manage their diabetes and medication.

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    NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin used to manage diabetes mellitus by controlling blood glucose levels in patients. It has an onset of 1-2 hours, peak effect between 4-12 hours, and duration of action of 18-24 hours. Common side effects include hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, itching, and allergic reactions. When administering NPH insulin, nurses should educate patients on properly mixing, storing, administering the insulin as well as signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and how to manage their diabetes and medication.

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    NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin used to manage diabetes mellitus by controlling blood glucose levels in patients. It has an onset of 1-2 hours, peak effect between 4-12 hours, and duration of action of 18-24 hours. Common side effects include hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, itching, and allergic reactions. When administering NPH insulin, nurses should educate patients on properly mixing, storing, administering the insulin as well as signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and how to manage their diabetes and medication.

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    Drug Card NPH Insulin NPH

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    NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin used to manage diabetes mellitus by controlling blood glucose levels in patients. It has an onset of 1-2 hours, peak effect between 4-12 hours, and duration of action of 18-24 hours. Common side effects include hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, itching, and allergic reactions. When administering NPH insulin, nurses should educate patients on properly mixing, storing, administering the insulin as well as signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and how to manage their diabetes and medication.

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    INDEX Generic Name NPH insulin Trade Name Humulin-NPH

    NURS 2236 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheet (You will need to made additional copies of these forms) Classification Dose Route Time/Frequency Antidiabetics hormones 0.5-1 unit/kg Subcut daily

    Peak Onset 4-12 hr 1-2 hr Why is your patient taking this medication? Mechanism of action and indications Management of diabetes mellitus Control of blood glucose in diabetic patients

    Duration 18-24 hr

    For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions

    Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypoglycemia; hypersensitivity; Use cautiously in: Stress; pregnancy; infection Renal/hepatic impairment; geriatric patients

    Common side effects Urticaria; Hypoglycemia; lipodystrophy; itching; redness; swelling; allergic reactions

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine medicines (ask patient specifically) Beta blockers; Thiazide diuretics; corticosterioids; diltiazem; dobutamine; thyroid preparations; estrogens; nicotine; protease inhibitor antiretrovirals; rifampin; anabolic steroids; Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication (testosterone); alcohol; clofibrate; MAO inhibitors; NSAIDS Demonstrate mixing of insulins; proper technique for administration; oral hypoglycemic agents; sulfinpyrazone; tetracyclines; rotation of sites; opened vials dicarded 1 month after opening; rolling vial rather phenylbutazone; warfarin. than shaking; proper testing of glucose levels; exercise; diet; alcohol use; Natural Drugs: Glucosamine; Fenugreek; chromium; drug interactions; signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; coenzyme Q-10 pregnancy; carry a source of sugar; ID braclet; Regular doctor follow-ups. Nursing Process - Assessment Assessment Evaluation (Pre-administration assessment Why would you hold or not give Check after giving Take vitals; symptoms of hypoglycemia and this med? Control of blood glucose levels without the hyperglycemia. hypoglycemia appearance of hypoglycemic or Monitor body weight periodically hyperglycemic episodes

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