QMA Insulin Administration Test

QMA Insulin Administration
Test/34 Questions & Answers
U-500 insulin - -Insulin that QMA's can not administer

-Three main types of enzymes that are produced by the pancreas - -- Lipase
- Protease
- Amylase

-Lipase - -enzyme that breaks down fat

-Protease - -enzyme that breaks down proteins

-Amylase - -enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates

-What gland secretes insulin - -pancreas

-Two main hormones produced by the pancreas - -- Insulin (Beta cells)
- Glucagon (Alpha Cells)

-Insulin (Beta cells) do what - -Decreases blood sugar

-Glucagon (Alpha Cells) do what - -Increases blood sugar

-Normal Blood sugar range is - -70-110

-What is Diabetes Mellitus - -a disease in which the body's ability to produce
or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal
metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and
urine.

-Symptoms for Diabetes Mellitus - -- Polydipsia (Frequent/unusual thirst;
excessive thirst)
- Polyuria (Frequent urination)
- Polyphagia (Frequent/ extreme hunger)

-type 1 diabetes mellitus - -Insulin dependent; Pancreas does not produce
insulin. Most common in childhood.

-Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - -Insulin resistance; the body produces insulin,
but the body doesn't use it effectively.

-Diabetes is also known as - -Hyperglycemia