Which type of insulin can be given intravenously?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Regular insulin
- Step 1: Only short-acting regular insulin is a clear solution that is safe by the intravenous route. Step 2. The others are intermediate or long-acting and are given subcutaneously. Answer: regular insulin. Why not the others: NPH is cloudy and glargine and detemir are long-acting.
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