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NPH Insulin has an onset of __________ hours.

1-1.5 hours.

The peak effect of NPH Insulin occurs between __________ hours.

4-12 hours.

Food should be taken around the time of __________ and __________ for NPH Insulin.

onset; peak.

Metformin belongs to the drug class of __________.

Biguanides.

One mechanism of action (MOA) of Metformin is to inhibit the production of __________ by the liver.

glucose.

Adverse effects of Metformin include __________ acidosis and __________ disturbances.

lactic; GI.

Metformin is contraindicated for patients with impaired __________ function.

kidney.

Patients taking Metformin should have their kidney function __________ regularly.

monitored.

Lispro Insulin is classified as __________-acting.

rapid.

The duration of Lispro Insulin is less than or equal to __________ hours.

5.

Insulin Glargine has a continuous peak and lasts for __________ hours.

24.

Insulin pumps infuse __________-acting insulin continuously at a low basal rate.

rapid.

Glipizide is classified as __________.

Sulfonylureas.

The mechanism of action of Glipizide includes stimulating beta cells of the pancreas to secrete __________.

insulin.

Adverse effects of Glipizide include __________ and weight gain.

hypoglycemia.

Patients at high risk for hypoglycemia include those with advanced age and __________ insufficiency.

renal.

One contraindication for Glipizide is a __________ allergy.

sulfa.