QMA Insulin Practice Questions and Answers| Already Passed

Which insulin is long acting insulin? - answer Insulin glargine (Lantus) Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - answer Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart) Which insulin is cloudy? - answer Intermediate (NPH) Where is glucagon secreted from? - answer pancreas (alpha cells) What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? - answer U100 What does amylase break down? - answer Carbohydrates (starches) What is the onset time for Novolin R? - answer 1/2 hour-1 hour What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - answer secrete insulin and glucagon What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? - answer 1/4- 5/8 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