Diabetes, Insulin Test Questions with 100% Complete Solutions Graded A+

How does insulin work? - 1. decreases blood glucose by; transporting glucose into cells & inhibit conversion of glycogen and amino acids to glucose 2. facilitates passage of glucose into cells for energy 3. Suppresses excess production of sugar in the liver and muscles, and the breakdown of fat for energy 4. Can't be given PO as GI secretions destroy insulin structure 5. Adverse effect = hypoglycemia Where is insulin absorbed the fastest...next fastest...next fastest? Avoid where? - abdomen, arm, legs Avoid: site that may be heavily exercised that day Give 6 rules for storing insulin. - 1. Store current vial at room temp, back up vials in the fridge 2. Should have a back up vial at all times 3. Good for 3 months in the fridge 4. Prefilled syringes good for 3 weeks in the fridge 5. Date opened vial 6. Inspect for clumping, color changes, etc. 2 things to remember about the injection site. - 1. Some clients may develop uticaria at the injection site 2. Do not massage injection sites IV Insulin - *need to complete this card after lecture What are the 5 types of of insulin? - 1. rapid acting 2. short acting 3. intermediate acting 4. long acting 5. combination What type of insulin is glulisine (Apidra) ? - rapid acting What type of insulin is Novolin R (regular insulin)? - short acting What type of insulin is glargine (Lantus)? - long acting What type of insulin is Humulin R (regular insulin)? - short acting What type of insulin is Humulin N (NPH)? - intermediate acting What type of insulin is aspart (NovoLog)? - rapid acting What type of insulin is Humulin 70/30? - combination What type of insulin is lispro (Humalog)? - rapid acting What type of insulin is detemir (Levemir)? - long acting