Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 7
A patient is taking insulin glargine injection daily. The nurse instructed the client that the onset of action will likely happen?
A. 2-4 hours after administration
B. 4-12 hours after administration
C. 6-12 hours after administration
D. 18-24 hours after administration
Correct Answer: A. 2-4 hours after administration
Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin with an onset of 2-4 hours, no peak, and its duration of action is 24 hours.