Pharmacology (HLTH 310) Insulin Types, Sliding Scale, and Hypoglycemia Safety Study Guide
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Pharmacology (HLTH 310) | Study Guide

Overview
A high-yield insulin safety guide covering onset/peak/duration patterns, sliding scale logic, and hypoglycemia prevention.

Key topics
•rapid vs short vs intermediate vs long-acting insulin
•timing with meals and blood glucose checks
•sliding scale and correction dosing
•hypoglycemia recognition and treatment

Suggested study tasks
•organize insulin types by onset/peak/duration
•practice one sliding-scale correction scenario
•write a hypoglycemia response checklist
•identify 5 high-risk situations that increase hypoglycemia risk

Common pitfalls
•mixing up timing and peaks
•giving rapid insulin without food available
•skipping blood glucose recheck after treatment
•confusing basal vs bolus insulin roles