Which insulin is long acting insulin? - ANS Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - ANS Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
Which insulin is cloudy? - ANS Intermediate (NPH)
Where is glucagon secreted from? - ANS pancreas (alpha cel...
Which insulin is long acting insulin? - ANS Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - ANS Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
Which insulin is cloudy? - ANS Intermediate (NPH)
Where is glucagon secreted from? - ANS pancreas (alpha cells)
What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? - ANS U100
What does amylase break down? - ANS Carbohydrates (starches)
What is the onset time for Novolin R? - ANS 1/2 hour-1 hour
What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - ANS secrete insulin and glucagon
What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? - ANS 1/4- 5/8
What is true regarding injection via insulin pen? - ANS Each needle needs primed with 2
units, insert pen at 90 degrees angle in the skin, must keep needle in resident for 10 seconds
after insulin administration.
What kind of insulin starts to act in 2-4 hours after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10 hours?
- ANS Humulin N, Novolin N
Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza? - ANS No.
Your diabetic patient complains of a headache, is extra moody, and keeps dropping things.
What should the QMA suspect? - ANS Hypoglycemia
During care of your diabetic patient you notice she is warm and flushed, but is not sweating. You
smell sweetness to her breathe. What should you suspect? - ANS Hyperglycemia
Pain, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet are common symptoms of what? - ANS
Peripheral
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