NU 308 Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Endocrine System Questions And Answers
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NU 308 Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Endocrine System Questions And Answers
The client will self-inject eight units of NPH insulin and four units of regular insulin each day before breakfast. As you show the client how to self-administer insulin, you should include which of the following instructions...
NU 308 Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Endocrine
System Questions And Answers
The client will self-inject eight units of NPH insulin and four units of regular insulin each day before
breakfast. As you show the client how to self-administer insulin, you should include which of the
following instructions? (Select all that apply.)
a) draw the regular insulin into the syringe first, then the NPH insulin
b) inject the insulin mixture into a large muscle
c) discard any unused premixed syringes within 5 days
d) use a 5-mL syringe when mixing two types of insulin
e) use one syrin ANS a) draw the regular insulin into the syringe first, then NPH insulin
e) use one syringe to reduce the number of injections
You instruct the client to watch for and report which of the following indications of an adverse
reaction to insulin?
a) palpations
b) weight gain
c) low urine output
d) constipation ANS a) palpations
As you continue to talk with the client about managing her diabetes with regular insulin (Humulin
R), you should include which of the following instructions? (Select all that apply...)
a) self-inject chilled insulin
b) carry a carbohydrate snack
c) rotate injection sites
d) wear a medical alert bracelet
e) expect to adjust the dosage during illness ANS b) carry a carbohydrate snack
c) rotate injection sites
d) wear a medical alert bracelet
e) expect to adjust the dosage during illness
, You give the client five units of lispro insulin (Humalog) and 10 units of insulin glargine
subcutaneously at 1400. Based on your instructions, the client should expect her blood glucose level
to be at the lowest at which of the following times?
a) 1500
b) 1730
c) 1900
d) 2130 ANS 1500
Two hours after self-administering regular insulin subcutaneously, the client contacts you at the
provider's office to report that she is sweating, shaky, and has a rapid pulse. Which of the following
actions should you adviser her to take? (Select all that apply)
a) drink 4 ox of orange juice
b) check blood glucose level
c) take an oral hypoglycemic
d) measure her urine output
e) self administer a long acting insulin ANS a) drink 4 ox of orange juice
b) check blood glucose level
You are caring for a client who is taking exenatide (Byetta) to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. The
client reports severe abdominal pain. You suspect which of the following adverse reactions to this
drug?
a) peptic ulcer disease
b) hyperkalemia
c) hyperglycemia
d) pancreatitis ANS Pancreatitis
You are caring for a patient who takes acarbose (Precose) and sulfonylurea to treat type 2 DM.
Which of the following is an indication of an adverse reaction to this drug combinaiton?
a) polyuria
b) tremors
c) bradycardia
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