NURS 180 quiz 2 (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Pharmacology Questions &
Answers 100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM - correct answer Type 1: pancreas produces
little or no insulin
Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action
What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient? - correct answer
Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM)
Glucose Tolerant Test
Fasting Glucose
What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins? - correct answer Rapid Insulin
Immediate Insulin
Short & Long Acting
Are there any insulins that you shouldn't mix? - correct answer Yes, DO NOT mix long
acting with ANYTHING
Long Acting is always by itself
, NURS 180 quiz 2 (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Pharmacology Questions &
Answers 100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
Why is insulin given subQ? - correct answer GI tract neutralizes so it doesn't really
distribute it if given the oral route
What is the reverse medication for "too much insulin"? - correct answer Glucagon: IM
route
Blood glucose is low, what should you do first? - correct answer Assess blood sugar,
LOC, swallow & gag, hospital protocol
Can Type 2 DM become a Type 1? - correct answer Yes with modifiable factors -->
Diet & Exercise
3 P's of diabetes - correct answer Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Sulfonylureas - correct answer Helps secrete insulin
Location: Pancreas
Adverse effect: Too much insulin, glucose drops (Hypoglycemia)
Nursing Considerations: NO ETOH
Update) – Pharmacology Questions &
Answers 100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM - correct answer Type 1: pancreas produces
little or no insulin
Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action
What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient? - correct answer
Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM)
Glucose Tolerant Test
Fasting Glucose
What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins? - correct answer Rapid Insulin
Immediate Insulin
Short & Long Acting
Are there any insulins that you shouldn't mix? - correct answer Yes, DO NOT mix long
acting with ANYTHING
Long Acting is always by itself
, NURS 180 quiz 2 (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) – Pharmacology Questions &
Answers 100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
Why is insulin given subQ? - correct answer GI tract neutralizes so it doesn't really
distribute it if given the oral route
What is the reverse medication for "too much insulin"? - correct answer Glucagon: IM
route
Blood glucose is low, what should you do first? - correct answer Assess blood sugar,
LOC, swallow & gag, hospital protocol
Can Type 2 DM become a Type 1? - correct answer Yes with modifiable factors -->
Diet & Exercise
3 P's of diabetes - correct answer Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Sulfonylureas - correct answer Helps secrete insulin
Location: Pancreas
Adverse effect: Too much insulin, glucose drops (Hypoglycemia)
Nursing Considerations: NO ETOH
