Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 606 of 2368
Which statement about insulin glargine is correct?
- It peaks about 4 hours after the dose and wears off within 8 hours
- It has a relatively constant level over 24 hours with no pronounced peak
- It is a cloudy suspension that must be resuspended before each dose
- It is given only before meals to cover the rise in blood glucose from food
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Correct answer: It has a relatively constant level over 24 hours with no pronounced peak
Long-acting insulin has a relatively constant concentration over 24 hours with no pronounced peak, unlike NPH insulin.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Long-Acting Insulin. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026