NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Novolog is an insulin typically kept in the fridge at ____ temperature
A
36-46 Degrees Celsius
B
2-8 Degrees Celsius
C
20-25 Degrees Celsius
D
-25 to-10 Degrees Celsius
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Remember that insulin, like water, freezes around 32 degrees (F). That means the insulin in the pen or vial you left in the car, in the delivery left on your door step, and in the tubing of your insulin pump will freeze when temperatures are at freezing or below.

Detailed explanation-2: -Novo Nordisk insulin Insulin aspart (Fiasp®, Novolog®, NovoRapid®): Pen and vial, throw away after 28 days. Insulin degludec injection (Tresiba®): Pen and vial, throw away after 56 days. Insulin detemir injection (Levemir®): Pen and vial, throw away after 42 days.

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