When educating a patient about glargine (Lantus), the nurse should explain that this medication
A)
has a rapid onset and peaks in about 5 minutes after injection, so he will need to eat food immediately after injection.
B)
will have a peak effect within 30 minutes, so it can be taken after a meal.
C)
is a combination with short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin, so it is safe to take anytime throughout the day.
D)
has a prolonged absorption rate and provides a relatively constant concentration for 12 to 24 hours.
Ans:
D
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Lantus is long-acting insulin that has a slow, prolonged absorption rate and provides a relatively constant concentration over 12 to 24 hours. Answer choice A relates to rapid-acting insulin; answer choice B relates to short-acting insulin; answer choice C relates to intermediate-acting insulin.
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