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nph 30 units q.a.m.??? - pg

Posted: Feb 22, 2012

I have no idea if I need to expand NPH or just put insulin and if I need to do 70/30 units or 30/70 units or just 30 units. Never di insulin before....

no - hmmm

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You should trascribe as dictated.

NPH 30 units q.a.m. - CMT/QA

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Do not expand NPH or take it upon yourself to insert "insulin" or "70/30" or anything else.

You're going to get yourself into big, big trouble by putting in things the doc never said.

Your friendly QA.

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