A patient is taking 36 units of Human Extended Zinc (Ultralente) insulin each morning. The insulin action will peak between:
1. 1 to 3 hours.
2. 6 to 8 hours.
3. 10 to 30 hours.
4. 24 to 48 hours.
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Extended Zinc (Ultralente) is a long-acting insulin that peaks between 10 to 30 hours.
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