Apply Knowledge of pharmacology

Answer questions related to a case study.  Apply knowledge of pharmacology by researching the following medication – Insulin. References to be taken from your course textbook ( PHARMACOKOCOGY 19^TH EDITION).  APA format is required

Case Study

Mr. Hendrickson age 61 is a retired engineer who has been married for 36 years and has a wife, 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren. He is fairly active socially and physically.

Mr. Hendrickson has been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 just 1 year ago.

He is presently taking a short-acting and intermediate-acting type of Insulin.

Respond to the following questions:

1. What assessments are required for the medications Mr. Hendrickson is taking and what is the rationale for each assessment?

1. What major cautions or contraindications should be taken into consideration for Mr. Hendrickson’s medications? Why?

1. What is the rationale for knowing the peak times for Insulin?