Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
How is insulin administered?
Insulin is a protein and would be broken down in the digestive system if taken orally.
Intravenous administration is not commonly used for insulin therapy due to the rapid onset of action and risk of hypoglycemia.
Subcutaneously. Insulin is typically administered through subcutaneous injections, allowing it to be absorbed into the bloodstream from fatty tissue under the skin.
Intramuscular administration is not common for insulin therapy because absorption may be unpredictable and could lead to variability in blood glucose control.
Subcutaneously. Insulin is typically administered through subcutaneous injections, allowing it to be absorbed into the bloodstream from fatty tissue under the skin.
Incorrect choices:
a. Insulin is a protein and would be broken down in the digestive system if taken orally.
b. Intravenous administration is not commonly used for insulin therapy due to the rapid onset of action and risk of hypoglycemia.
d. Intramuscular administration is not common for insulin therapy because absorption may be unpredictable and could lead to variability in blood glucose control.