Diabetes Treatment and Monitoring Quiz
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What is the purpose of monitoring fasting glucose levels in diabetes patients?

  • To determine the average blood sugar levels over 3 months
  • To control glucose levels before administering insulin
  • To measure blood sugar levels after a minimum 8-hour fast (correct)
  • To assess blood sugar levels after meals
  • Which type of insulin is recommended to be administered twice daily to maintain a therapeutic effect?

  • Regular insulin
  • Insulin Lispro
  • Insulin Glargine
  • NPH insulin (correct)
  • What is the primary risk associated with insulin treatment for diabetes patients?

  • Hypoglycemia (correct)
  • Insulin resistance
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Which type of insulin has an onset of 6 hours, peak time of none, and a duration of over 24 hours?

    <p>Insulin Glargine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should insulin Lispro be administered according to the text?

    <p>Before meals and PRN for basal control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of Intermediate-acting NPH insulin as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cloudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in terms of treatment according to the text?

    <p>Type 1 requires regular insulin injections, while Type 2 may need insulin only if long-term treatments fail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of finger poke HbA1c testing in diabetes management?

    <p>To assess the average blood sugar levels over 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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