QMA insulin practice questions with
Answers Distinction Graded
Which insulin is long acting insulin? - -Insulin glargine (Lantus)
-Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - -Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
-Which insulin is cloudy? - -Intermediate (NPH)
-Where is glucagon secreted from? - -pancreas (alpha cells)
-What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? - -U100
-What does amylase break down? - -Carbohydrates (starches)
-What is the onset time for Novolin R? - -1/2 hour-1 hour
-What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - -secrete insulin and glucagon
-What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? - -1/4- 5/8
-What is true regarding injection via insulin pen? - -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.
-What kind of insulin starts to act in 2-4 hours after injecting, and has a peak
lasting 4-10 hours? - -Humulin N, Novolin N
-Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza? - -No.
-Your diabetic patient complains of a headache, is extra moody, and keeps
dropping things. What should the QMA suspect? - -Hypoglycemia
-During care of your diabetic patient you notice she is warm and flushed, but
is not sweating. You smell sweetness to her breathe. What should you
suspect? - -Hyperglycemia
-Pain, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet are common symptoms
of what? - -Peripheral
-Your diabetic patient with COPD has started taking dexamethasone for an
exacerbation. What should the QMA expect to see and/or be aware of? - -
increase in blood glucose levels
Answers Distinction Graded
Which insulin is long acting insulin? - -Insulin glargine (Lantus)
-Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - -Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
-Which insulin is cloudy? - -Intermediate (NPH)
-Where is glucagon secreted from? - -pancreas (alpha cells)
-What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? - -U100
-What does amylase break down? - -Carbohydrates (starches)
-What is the onset time for Novolin R? - -1/2 hour-1 hour
-What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - -secrete insulin and glucagon
-What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? - -1/4- 5/8
-What is true regarding injection via insulin pen? - -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.
-What kind of insulin starts to act in 2-4 hours after injecting, and has a peak
lasting 4-10 hours? - -Humulin N, Novolin N
-Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza? - -No.
-Your diabetic patient complains of a headache, is extra moody, and keeps
dropping things. What should the QMA suspect? - -Hypoglycemia
-During care of your diabetic patient you notice she is warm and flushed, but
is not sweating. You smell sweetness to her breathe. What should you
suspect? - -Hyperglycemia
-Pain, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet are common symptoms
of what? - -Peripheral
-Your diabetic patient with COPD has started taking dexamethasone for an
exacerbation. What should the QMA expect to see and/or be aware of? - -
increase in blood glucose levels
