QMA Insulin Certification Exam (100% correct and graded A+)

Rapid acting insulin - Answer-lispro (Humalog) - Clear aspart (Novolog) - Clear Onset < 15 min Peak 1-2 Hours Duration 3-4 Hours Regular insulin - Answer-Humulin R - Clear Novolin R - Clear Onset 30 min-1 Hour Peak 2-4 Hours Duration 5-7 Hours Intermediate acting insulin - Answer-NPH Humulin N - Cloudy NPH Novolin N - Cloudy Onset 2-4 Hours Peak 4-10 Hours Duration 10-16 Hours Long acting insulin - Answer-glargine (Lantus) - Clear detemir (Levemir) Onset 2-4 Hours Peakless Duration 0-24 Hours Which insulin has a cloudy appearance? - Answer-Intermediate acting insulin: NPH Humulin N NPH Novolin N What type of needle is used for insulin? - Answer-25-27 gauge1/4 - 5/8 inch What type of insulin can QMA NOT administer? - Answer-U-500 What angle should you insert the insulin needle? - Answer-45-90 degrees