An adult receives NPH insulin at 7:00 A.M. When is a hypoglycemic reaction most apt to develop?
ExplanationHypoglycemic reactions are most likely to occur at peak action times, when the insulin is taking the glucose out of the bloodstream into the cells. Peak action time of NPH is six to eight hours after the dose. That would be 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Mid afternoon is the best answer. Regular insulin would be mid morning.
