Insulin Delivery Methods Quiz

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?

Less painful injections

Lower cost

Longer duration of insulin action

No need for insulin bottles (correct)

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?

Delivering insulin through the skin under pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which insulin delivery method requires thorough training and supervision when first used?

Jet injectors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of insulin pumps over traditional subcutaneous injections?

More precise insulin dosing Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk associated with the use of jet injectors for insulin delivery?

Bruising Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of insulin pumps in mimicking a healthy pancreas?

Automated adjustment of insulin delivery based on basal insulin every 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of basal rate for insulin delivery through insulin pumps?

0.25 to 2 units per hour Signup and view all the answers

What may increase the risk of DKA in insulin pump therapy?

Unexpected disruptions in the flow of insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible disadvantage of insulin pump therapy?

Risk of infection at needle insertion sites Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern for patients using insulin pumps?

Inconvenience of wearing the pump 24 hours a day Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for candidates for insulin pump therapy?

Extensive education in the use of the pump and self-management of blood glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?

DKA Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of interruption in the flow of insulin from the pump?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration for patients with type 2 diabetes using insulin pumps?

No risk of DKA with interruption of insulin flow Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential financial barrier for some patients considering insulin pump therapy?

High cost of insulin pump therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in minimizing the risk of unexpected disruptions in insulin flow from the pump?

Effective education to produce knowledgeable patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of insulin pumps in mimicking a healthy pancreas?

Providing automated systems that can adjust insulin delivery based on basal insulin every 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible disadvantage of insulin pump therapy?

Inconvenience of wearing the pump 24 hours a day Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of basal rate for insulin delivery through insulin pumps?

0.25 to 2 units per hour Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for candidates for insulin pump therapy?

Psychological stability and comfort with having diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern for patients using insulin pumps?

Inconvenience of wearing the pump 24 hours a day Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?

DKA with interruption of insulin flow Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration for patients with type 2 diabetes using insulin pumps?

No risk of DKA with interruption of insulin flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of insulin pumps over traditional subcutaneous injections?

Automated adjustment of insulin delivery Signup and view all the answers

What may increase the risk of DKA in insulin pump therapy?

Occlusion in the infusion set or tubing Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential financial barrier for some patients considering insulin pump therapy?

Cost of the pump and associated supplies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of jet injectors as an insulin delivery method?

Faster absorption of insulin Signup and view all the answers

Which insulin delivery method requires thorough training and supervision when first used?

Insulin pumps Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk associated with the use of jet injectors for insulin delivery?

Bruising at the injection site Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of interruption in the flow of insulin from the pump?

Increased risk of DKA Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for candidates for insulin pump therapy?

Willingness to assess blood glucose levels several times daily Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of insulin pumps?

Inconvenience of wearing the pump 24 hours a day Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?

Occurrence of DKA Signup and view all the answers

Insulin Delivery Methods Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which insulin delivery method uses small prefilled insulin cartridges loaded into a penlike holder?

What is the primary advantage of insulin pens over traditional subcutaneous injections?

For whom are insulin pens most useful?

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?

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 function of insulin pumps in mimicking a healthy pancreas?

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 is a possible disadvantage of insulin pump therapy?

What is a common concern for patients using insulin pumps?

What is a key requirement for candidates for 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 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 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 a possible disadvantage of insulin pump therapy?

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 common concern for patients using insulin pumps?

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 the primary advantage of insulin pumps over traditional subcutaneous injections?

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 the primary feature of jet injectors as an insulin delivery method?

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 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 potential disadvantage of insulin pumps?

What is the most common risk of insulin pump therapy?

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