QMA insulin practice questions & Answers

QMA insulin practice questions & Answers 1. Which insulin is long acting insulin? - Answer-Insulin glargine (Lantus) 2. Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - Answer-Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart) 3. Which insulin is cloudy? - Answer-Intermediate (NPH) 4. Where is glucagon secreted from? - Answer-pancreas (alpha cells) 5. What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? - Answer-U100 6. What does amylase break down? - Answer-Carbohydrates (starches) 7. What is the onset time for Novolin R? - Answer-1/2 hour-1 hour 8. What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - Answer-secrete insulin and glucagon 9. What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? - Answer-1/4- 5/8 10. What is true regarding injection via insulin pen? - Answer-Each needle needs primed with 2 units, insert pen at 90 degrees angle in the skin, must keep needle in resident for 10 seconds after insulin administration. 11. What kind of insulin starts to act in 2-4 hours after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10 hours? - Continues...