Briefly Identify and Describe the Modern Methods for Determining Requirements

question 35

Essay

Briefly identify and describe the modern methods for determining requirements.

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Definitions:

Sliding Scale

A method used to adjust the dose of a medication, such as insulin, based on specific variables, typically blood sugar levels.

ADE (Adverse Drug Event)

A harmful or unpleasant reaction that results from taking a medication as prescribed or by error.

Long-Acting Insulins

These are insulins designed to manage blood sugar levels over an extended period, typically lasting over 24 hours.

Insulin Injections

Medical treatment involving the subcutaneous administration of insulin to regulate blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.