Three main types of enzymes are produced by the pancreas Lipase
Protease
Amylase
In what ways do ORAL hypoglycemic medications work? Delays the absorption of carbohydrates in the diet
QMA's can inject Trulicity and Victoza FALSE
Which syringe should a QMA use for injecting insuli...
Three main types of enzymes are produced by the pancreas
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Protease i-
Amylase
In what ways do ORAL hypoglycemic medications work?
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absorption of carbohydrates in the diet i- i- i- i- i-
QMA's can inject Trulicity and Victoza
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Which syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin?
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The Insulin Certified QMA is required to have ___ additional hour(s) on
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in-servicing each year to maintain their insulin certification.
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If your resident is unable to swallow, combative, or unconscious the first
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thing the QMA should do is
i- CALL 911 FIRST
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Two main hormones are produced by the pancreas
i- i- i- i- i- i- i- i-i- Insulin
i- i-
Glucagon
, Glucagon is released when i- i- i- i-i- i- blood sugar levels are LOW and the body
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needs energy to feed cells.
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The Islets of Langerhans are
i- clusters of cells throughout the
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pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon i- i- i- i- i-
The purpose of insulin is to
i- carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream
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into the cells for use as energy and fuel
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When there are too many ketones circulating in the blood
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ketoacidosis
Insulin is also important in ____________ utilization by the body
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protein
What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection?
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inch
Pain, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet are common
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symptoms Peripheral neuropathy i-i- i- i-
Prior to administering insulin at a licensed health facility the QMA shall
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Be supervised by a RN in administering the insulin; OR have the
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