MedicationsQuestion 26 of 100
Insulin glargine (Lantus) is administered by which route?
a.Intravenous
b.Intramuscular
c.Intradermal
d.Subcutaneous
Explanation
Insulin glargine is injected into subcutaneous fat, where its slow, steady absorption produces basal coverage over about 24 hours. Intravenous administration would produce an immediate, unpredictable drop in glucose and is reserved for regular insulin, while intramuscular and intradermal routes are not used for insulin therapy.
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