Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
Which insulin administration route has the slowest onset of action?
IM injection is not a common route for insulin administration and has a slower onset than subcutaneous injection.
Subcutaneous injection has a slower onset of action compared to IV infusion and is the most common route for insulin administration.
IV infusion provides a rapid onset of action, making it inappropriate for routine insulin administration.
Inhalation is not a typical route for insulin administration. It is used for specific types of medications, not insulin.
Subcutaneous injection has a slower onset of action compared to IV infusion and is the most common route for insulin administration.
Incorrect choices:
a. IM injection is not a common route for insulin administration and has a slower onset than subcutaneous injection.
c. IV infusion provides a rapid onset of action, making it inappropriate for routine insulin administration.
d. Inhalation is not a typical route for insulin administration. It is used for specific types of medications, not insulin.