A 29-year-old with diabetic ketoacidosis (glucose 520 mg/dL, pH 7.15, anion gap 22) after initial fluids. What insulin regimen is recommended to start...

Question

A 29-year-old with diabetic ketoacidosis (glucose 520 mg/dL, pH 7.15, anion gap 22) after initial fluids. What insulin regimen is recommended to start?

Accepted Answer

0.05 units/kg/hour IV infusion

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0.2 units/kg IV bolus only

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Subcutaneous lispro every hour

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0.1 units/kg/hour IV regular insulin infusion

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Basal insulin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): DKA

A 29-year-old with diabetic ketoacidosis (glucose 520 mg/dL, pH 7.15, anion gap 22) after initial fluids. What insulin regimen is recommended to start?