Question

A 28-year-old with DKA (pH 7.18, anion gap 24) after fluids and K+ 4.5 mEq/L. Recommended insulin strategy?

Accepted Answer

Regular insulin IV infusion 0.1 units/kg/hour

Answer

Subcutaneous insulin lispro every 6 hours

Answer

IV insulin bolus only then stop

Answer

Hold insulin until glucose <200 mg/dL

Answer

Begin basal insulin only

Practice question

A 28-year-old with DKA (pH 7.18, anion gap 24) after fluids and K+ 4.5 mEq/L. Recommended insulin strategy?