NSG 6005 Adv Pharm- WEEK 8 quiz perfect solution
graded
A+
When blood glucose levels are difficult to control in type II diabetes, some form of
insulin may be added to the treatment regimen to control blood glucose and limit
complications risks. Which of the following statements are accurate based on research?
A. Premixed insulin analogues are better at lowering hemoglobin A1c and have less risk
for hypoglycemia.
B. Premixed insulin analogues and the newer premixed insulins are associated with
more weight gain than the oral antidiabetic agents.
C. Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering hemoglobin A1c and postprandial
glucose levels than are long-acting insulins.
D. Patients who are not controlled on oral agents and have postprandial hyperglycemia
can have NPH insulin added at bedtime.
C. Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering hemoglobin A1c and postprandial
glucose levels than are long-acting insulins. -ANSWER
The American Diabetic Association has recommended which of the following tests for
ongoing management of diabetes?
A. Fasting blood glucose
B. Hemoglobin A1c
C. Thyroid function tests
D. Electrocardiograms
B. Hemoglobin A1c -ANSWER
Adam has type I diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He exhibits a knowledge
deficit about his insulin and his diagnosis. He should be taught that:
A. He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise.
B. Each brand of insulin is equal in bioavailability, so buy the least expensive.
C. Alcohol produces hypoglycemia and can help control his diabetes when taken in
small amounts.
D. If he does not want to learn to give himself injections, he may substitute an oral
hypoglycemic to control his diabetes.
A.He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise. -ANSWER
Lispro is an insulin analogue produced by recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
technology. Which of the following statements about this form of insulin is not true?
graded
A+
When blood glucose levels are difficult to control in type II diabetes, some form of
insulin may be added to the treatment regimen to control blood glucose and limit
complications risks. Which of the following statements are accurate based on research?
A. Premixed insulin analogues are better at lowering hemoglobin A1c and have less risk
for hypoglycemia.
B. Premixed insulin analogues and the newer premixed insulins are associated with
more weight gain than the oral antidiabetic agents.
C. Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering hemoglobin A1c and postprandial
glucose levels than are long-acting insulins.
D. Patients who are not controlled on oral agents and have postprandial hyperglycemia
can have NPH insulin added at bedtime.
C. Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering hemoglobin A1c and postprandial
glucose levels than are long-acting insulins. -ANSWER
The American Diabetic Association has recommended which of the following tests for
ongoing management of diabetes?
A. Fasting blood glucose
B. Hemoglobin A1c
C. Thyroid function tests
D. Electrocardiograms
B. Hemoglobin A1c -ANSWER
Adam has type I diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He exhibits a knowledge
deficit about his insulin and his diagnosis. He should be taught that:
A. He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise.
B. Each brand of insulin is equal in bioavailability, so buy the least expensive.
C. Alcohol produces hypoglycemia and can help control his diabetes when taken in
small amounts.
D. If he does not want to learn to give himself injections, he may substitute an oral
hypoglycemic to control his diabetes.
A.He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise. -ANSWER
Lispro is an insulin analogue produced by recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
technology. Which of the following statements about this form of insulin is not true?
