Injectable Drugs for Diabetes Part 2 PDF

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This document contains questions and answers about different types of insulin and their uses in managing diabetes. It covers various aspects, such as the characteristics of short-acting and long-acting insulins, common concentrations, and typical administration times. This study guide is for medical professionals or students.

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\#\#\# \*\*Slide 11: Types of Insulin\*\* 1\. \*\*What characteristic distinguishes short-acting insulin from long-acting insulin?\*\* \- A. Onset of action \- B. Route of administration \- C. Side effect profile \- D. Cost \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Onset of action 2\. \*\*Which insulin concentratio...

\#\#\# \*\*Slide 11: Types of Insulin\*\* 1\. \*\*What characteristic distinguishes short-acting insulin from long-acting insulin?\*\* \- A. Onset of action \- B. Route of administration \- C. Side effect profile \- D. Cost \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Onset of action 2\. \*\*Which insulin concentration is the most commonly used?\*\* \- A. U-100 \- B. U-200 \- C. U-300 \- D. U-500 \*\*Answer:\*\* A. U-100 3\. \*\*Which of the following insulins would be used to control fasting blood glucose levels?\*\* \- A. Regular insulin \- B. Rapid-acting insulin \- C. Long-acting insulin \- D. Inhaled insulin \*\*Answer:\*\* C. Long-acting insulin \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 12: Endogenous Insulin Production\*\* 1\. \*\*At what blood glucose level does the pancreas begin to release insulin?\*\* \- A. 80 mg/dL \- B. 100 mg/dL \- C. 140 mg/dL \- D. 180 mg/dL \*\*Answer:\*\* C. 140 mg/dL 2\. \*\*How long after a meal does insulin secretion begin in response to increased blood glucose?\*\* \- A. 10 seconds \- B. 30 seconds \- C. 90 seconds \- D. 2 minutes \*\*Answer:\*\* C. 90 seconds 3\. \*\*Which of the following most accurately describes insulin production?\*\* \- A. Insulin production is constant and independent of meals \- B. Insulin is produced only in response to fasting \- C. Insulin is produced based on food intake and blood glucose levels \- D. Insulin production occurs only during physical activity \*\*Answer:\*\* C. Insulin is produced based on food intake and blood glucose levels \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 13: Common Types of Insulin\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following is an example of a rapid-acting insulin?\*\* \- A. Humulin R \- B. Lantus \- C. Humalog \- D. Tresiba \*\*Answer:\*\* C. Humalog 2\. \*\*Which type of insulin is typically used at mealtimes to control postprandial glucose levels?\*\* \- A. Short-acting insulin \- B. Rapid-acting insulin \- C. Intermediate-acting insulin \- D. Long-acting insulin \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Rapid-acting insulin 3\. \*\*Which type of insulin is categorized as \"basal\" insulin?\*\* \- A. Intermediate-acting insulin \- B. Rapid-acting insulin \- C. Long-acting insulin \- D. Short-acting insulin \*\*Answer:\*\* C. Long-acting insulin \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 16: Rapid-Acting Insulin\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following insulins has the fastest onset of action?\*\* \- A. Apidra \- B. Humulin N \- C. Lantus \- D. Tresiba \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Apidra 2\. \*\*Rapid-acting insulin should be injected at which of the following times?\*\* \- A. 30 minutes before a meal \- B. 15 minutes before a meal \- C. 1 hour after a meal \- D. At bedtime only \*\*Answer:\*\* B. 15 minutes before a meal 3\. \*\*What is the approximate duration of action for rapid-acting insulin like NovoLog?\*\* \- A. 1-3 hours \- B. 3-5 hours \- C. 5-8 hours \- D. 8-10 hours \*\*Answer:\*\* B. 3-5 hours \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 18: Short-Acting Insulin\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following insulins is a short-acting insulin?\*\* \- A. Humalog \- B. Humulin R \- C. Tresiba \- D. Lantus \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Humulin R 2\. \*\*Short-acting insulin, such as Regular insulin, has an onset of action within:\*\* \- A. 10-15 minutes \- B. 30-60 minutes \- C. 1-2 hours \- D. 2-3 hours \*\*Answer:\*\* B. 30-60 minutes 3\. \*\*In the hospital setting, Regular insulin is often administered intravenously to manage:\*\* \- A. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) \- B. Hypoglycemia \- C. Hyperlipidemia \- D. Postoperative pain \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 19: Intermediate-Acting Insulin (NPH)\*\* 1\. \*\*Which insulin is classified as intermediate-acting?\*\* \- A. Humulin N \- B. Lantus \- C. Apidra \- D. Tresiba \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Humulin N 2\. \*\*How should NPH insulin be handled before injection?\*\* \- A. Shake vigorously \- B. Leave undisturbed for 10 minutes \- C. Gently roll the vial to distribute the suspension \- D. Inject immediately without any preparation \*\*Answer:\*\* C. Gently roll the vial to distribute the suspension 3\. \*\*Intermediate-acting insulin, like NPH, typically reaches its peak effect within:\*\* \- A. 1-2 hours \- B. 4-10 hours \- C. 12-16 hours \- D. 24-36 hours \*\*Answer:\*\* B. 4-10 hours \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 21: Long-Acting Insulin\*\* 1\. \*\*Which long-acting insulin is considered \"peakless\" and mimics basal insulin production?\*\* \- A. Lantus \- B. Humulin N \- C. Apidra \- D. NovoLog \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Lantus 2\. \*\*Which long-acting insulin has the longest duration of action, lasting up to 42 hours?\*\* \- A. Lantus \- B. Tresiba \- C. Levemir \- D. Humalog \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Tresiba 3\. \*\*Why should long-acting insulins, such as Lantus or Tresiba, not be mixed with other insulins in the same syringe?\*\* \- A. They will become too potent \- B. Mixing them with other insulins inactivates the long-acting insulin \- C. They cause an immediate release of insulin \- D. There is a risk of overdose \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Mixing them with other insulins inactivates the long-acting insulin \-\-- \#\#\# \*\*Slide 20: NPH Insulin (Additional)\*\* 1\. \*\*Which insulin has a milky appearance and requires rolling before injection?\*\* \- A. NPH insulin \- B. Rapid-acting insulin \- C. Long-acting insulin \- D. Regular insulin \*\*Answer:\*\* A. NPH insulin 2\. \*\*How often is NPH insulin typically administered?\*\* \- A. Once daily \- B. Twice daily \- C. After every meal \- D. Once weekly \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Twice daily 3\. \*\*Which of the following is a common complication with the use of NPH insulin?\*\* \- A. Hypoglycemia \- B. Hyperglycemia \- C. Weight loss \- D. Insulin resistance \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Hypoglycemia \#\#\# \*\*Slide 17: Rapid-Acting Insulin - Vial & Pen Forms\*\* 1\. \*\*Which of the following is an example of a rapid-acting insulin?\*\* \- A. Apidra (insulin glulisine) \- B. Humulin N \- C. Lantus \- D. Tresiba \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Apidra (insulin glulisine) 2\. \*\*What is the typical onset of action for rapid-acting insulins such as Humalog or NovoLog?\*\* \- A. 10-30 minutes \- B. 30-60 minutes \- C. 1-2 hours \- D. 3-5 hours \*\*Answer:\*\* A. 10-30 minutes 3\. \*\*How long does rapid-acting insulin typically last in the body?\*\* \- A. 1-2 hours \- B. 3-5 hours \- C. 5-8 hours \- D. 12-24 hours \*\*Answer:\*\* B. 3-5 hours 4\. \*\*When should rapid-acting insulin be administered in relation to meals?\*\* \- A. 30 minutes before meals \- B. 15 minutes before meals or immediately after \- C. 1 hour after meals \- D. Only at bedtime \*\*Answer:\*\* B. 15 minutes before meals or immediately after 5\. \*\*Rapid-acting insulin is most commonly used in which of the following therapeutic settings?\*\* \- A. Basal insulin therapy \- B. Postprandial glucose control \- C. Fasting glucose control \- D. Management of insulin resistance \*\*Answer:\*\* B. Postprandial glucose control 6\. \*\*In which forms can rapid-acting insulin be administered?\*\* \- A. Subcutaneous (via insulin pump) and intravenous (IV) infusion \- B. Subcutaneous injection only \- C. Intramuscular injection only \- D. Oral tablets and subcutaneous injection \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Subcutaneous (via insulin pump) and intravenous (IV) infusion 7\. \*\*Which of the following rapid-acting insulins is available in both vial and pen forms?\*\* \- A. Apidra (insulin glulisine) \- B. NPH insulin \- C. Levemir \- D. Tresiba \*\*Answer:\*\* A. Apidra (insulin glulisine) 8\. \*\*Why is it important to eat soon after injecting rapid-acting insulin?\*\* \- A. To avoid hyperglycemia \- B. To prevent hypoglycemia \- C. To increase the insulin\'s duration of action \- D. To improve insulin absorption \*\*Answer:\*\* B. To prevent hypoglycemia

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