Diabetes ?'s

How many days will it take a patient injecting 23 units of Humulin R insulin daily to complete a 10 ml vial?
A. 30 days
B. 43 days
C. 23 days
D. 14 days

Which size needle and syringe would a very thin patient use if injecting 23 units of insulin daily?
A. 1/3 cc long 25 gauge
B. 1/3 cc short 30 gauge
C. 1/2 cc long 30 gauge
D. 1 cc short 25 gauge

Glucagon is used____.
A. As a substitute for sugar in their diets
B. Daily with insulin injections to prevent hyoglycemia
C. When a patient has low BS
D. When a patient has high BS

Type 1 diabetics would not use which medication?
A. Lantus
B. Glucotrol
C. Lispro
D. Glucagon

Which insulin is cloudy?
A. Humlin R
B. Humulin N
C. Lantus
D. All the above are cloudy

Which statment is true regarding insulin and refrigeration?
A. Insulin should never be left outside of the refrigerator
B. Insulin is good for approximately 28 days outside of refrideration
C. Insulin should never be refrigerated
D. Insulin burns more when injected at room temp

Which statement is true regarding Type 2 diabetics?
A. Usually diagnosed during pregnancy
B. Only use insulin
C. Can use both insulin and oral medications
D. All of the above

Type 1 diabetics can increase their pancreatic output of insulin by changing their diet and exercise
a. True
b. False

Which insulin comes in an inhalation dosage form?
A. Exubera
B. Humalog
C. Humulin 70/30 mix
D. Lantus

Which insulin can be given IV?
A. Ritalin
B. Coreg
C. Humulin R
D. Humulin N

Which drug is used to treat diabetes?
A. Coreg
B. Metformin
C. Synthroid
D. Ritalin

Which class of drugs is used to treat diabetes?
A. Tetracyclines
B. Aminoglycosides
C. Sulfonylureas
D. Ace inhibitors

Glyburide is used to treat which disease?
A. Diabetes Mellitus
B. Hyperlipidemia
C. Depression
D. Bipolar disorder

Insulin is used to treat which condition?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hyperlipidemia

Where is insulin stored in the pharmacy?
A. Freezer
B. Refrigerator
C. On a shelf at room temperature
D. None of the above

What is the proper temperature for insulin storage?
A. 53-63 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 36-46 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit

Hypoglycemia is defined as____.
A. Low blood sugar
B. Low calcium
C. High Blood Sugar
D. Elevated cholesterol

Which type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood?
A. Type 2
B. Gestational diabetes
C. Type 1
D. Type 4

Which type of diabetes is known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Type A
D. Type 4

How many units are in a standard bottle of Regular U-100 insulin?
A. 50
B. 10
C. 100
D. 1000

Humulin N is injected by which route of administration?
A. IM
B. IV
C. IV Push
D. SC

Which type of injection offers the quickest onset of action?
A. IV
B. IM
C. ID
D. SC

An HbA1C test will show glucose control over what period of time?
A. 1 week
B. 1 month
C. 10 days
D. 3 months

Which of the following insulins has the longest duration of action?
A. Humlin N
B. Humalog
C. Lantus
D. Humulin R

Insulin injections should be giben at the same injection site to maintain a constant level of absorption.
a. True
b. False

How long can insulin be left at room temperature before it must be discarded?
A. Approx 2 months
B. Appox 1 month
C. Approx 3 months
D. Until the insulin reaches the expiration date listed on the bottle