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Which of the following is a long-acting insulin?
  1. Humulin50/50
  2. Humalog
  3. Novolog
  4. Ultralente
Explanation
Answer: A - Humulin is an isophane insulin. Isophane refers to a crystalline suspension of insulin, protamine and zinc used for injection. The isophane insulins are long-acting insulins. Humulog (lispro) is a short-acting insulin. Novolog is a recombinant, short-acting insulin. Ultralente is a very short-acting insulin.
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