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Which insulin delivery method uses small prefilled insulin cartridges loaded into a penlike holder?
Which insulin delivery method uses small prefilled insulin cartridges loaded into a penlike holder?
- Jet injectors
- Insulin pumps
- Insulin pens (correct)
- Traditional subcutaneous injections
What is the primary advantage of insulin pens over traditional subcutaneous injections?
What is the primary advantage of insulin pens over traditional subcutaneous injections?
- Less painful injections
- Lower cost
- Longer duration of insulin action
- No need for insulin bottles (correct)
For whom are insulin pens most useful?
For whom are insulin pens most useful?
- Patients with cognitive function impairment
- Patients with impaired manual dexterity (correct)
- Patients with vision problems
- Patients requiring multiple insulin types simultaneously
What is the primary feature of jet injectors as an insulin delivery method?
What is the primary feature of jet injectors as an insulin delivery method?
Which insulin delivery method requires thorough training and supervision when first used?
Which insulin delivery method requires thorough training and supervision when first used?
What is the primary advantage of insulin pumps over traditional subcutaneous injections?
What is the primary advantage of insulin pumps over traditional subcutaneous injections?
What is the potential risk associated with the use of jet injectors for insulin delivery?
What is the potential risk associated with the use of jet injectors for insulin delivery?
What is the function of insulin pumps in mimicking a healthy pancreas?
What is the function of insulin pumps in mimicking a healthy pancreas?
What is the range of basal rate for insulin delivery through insulin pumps?
What is the range of basal rate for insulin delivery through insulin pumps?
What may increase the risk of DKA in insulin pump therapy?
What may increase the risk of DKA in insulin pump therapy?
What is a possible disadvantage of insulin pump therapy?
What is a possible disadvantage of insulin pump therapy?
What is a common concern for patients using insulin pumps?
What is a common concern for patients using insulin pumps?
What is a key requirement for candidates for insulin pump therapy?
What is a key requirement for candidates for insulin pump therapy?
What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?
What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?
What is a potential consequence of interruption in the flow of insulin from the pump?
What is a potential consequence of interruption in the flow of insulin from the pump?
What is a consideration for patients with type 2 diabetes using insulin pumps?
What is a consideration for patients with type 2 diabetes using insulin pumps?
What is a potential financial barrier for some patients considering insulin pump therapy?
What is a potential financial barrier for some patients considering insulin pump therapy?
What is a key factor in minimizing the risk of unexpected disruptions in insulin flow from the pump?
What is a key factor in minimizing the risk of unexpected disruptions in insulin flow from the pump?
What is the function of insulin pumps in mimicking a healthy pancreas?
What is the function of insulin pumps in mimicking a healthy pancreas?
What is a possible disadvantage of insulin pump therapy?
What is a possible disadvantage of insulin pump therapy?
What is the range of basal rate for insulin delivery through insulin pumps?
What is the range of basal rate for insulin delivery through insulin pumps?
What is a key requirement for candidates for insulin pump therapy?
What is a key requirement for candidates for insulin pump therapy?
What is a common concern for patients using insulin pumps?
What is a common concern for patients using insulin pumps?
What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?
What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?
What is a consideration for patients with type 2 diabetes using insulin pumps?
What is a consideration for patients with type 2 diabetes using insulin pumps?
What is the primary advantage of insulin pumps over traditional subcutaneous injections?
What is the primary advantage of insulin pumps over traditional subcutaneous injections?
What may increase the risk of DKA in insulin pump therapy?
What may increase the risk of DKA in insulin pump therapy?
What is a potential financial barrier for some patients considering insulin pump therapy?
What is a potential financial barrier for some patients considering insulin pump therapy?
What is the primary feature of jet injectors as an insulin delivery method?
What is the primary feature of jet injectors as an insulin delivery method?
Which insulin delivery method requires thorough training and supervision when first used?
Which insulin delivery method requires thorough training and supervision when first used?
What is the potential risk associated with the use of jet injectors for insulin delivery?
What is the potential risk associated with the use of jet injectors for insulin delivery?
What is a potential consequence of interruption in the flow of insulin from the pump?
What is a potential consequence of interruption in the flow of insulin from the pump?
What is a key consideration for candidates for insulin pump therapy?
What is a key consideration for candidates for insulin pump therapy?
What is a potential disadvantage of insulin pumps?
What is a potential disadvantage of insulin pumps?
What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?
What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?
