MEDICATION AIDE INSULIN MODULE (EXAM
2025) QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
The purpose of insulin in the body
1. Insulin is produced in special cells in the pancreas called
beta cells
2. Insulin allows glucose(the fuel of the body) to enter the
cells.
Insulin pen
An insulin injection device the size of a pen that includes a
needle and holds a vial of insulin. It can be used instead of
syringes for giving insulin injections.
Ketones
Acidic substances produced when the body uses fat, instead of
sugar, for energy
, Ketacidosis
A severe condition caused by lack of insulin or an elevation in
stress hormones.
Subcutaneous
Beneath the skin; and area that is rich in fat and blood vessels.
Type 1 Diabetes
1. Needs insulin injections for life 2.The body makes no
insulin 3. (IDDM) Insulin-dependent 4. A person can develop
type 1 diabetes at any age however usually before the age of
40. 5. Represents about 5% of all cases.
Type 2 Diabetes
1. May or may not require insulin. 2. Typically develops after
the age of 40 but can develop in the teen years. 3. In many
clients the disease can be controlled with diet and exercise. 4.
Represents 95% of all cases
What are the 3 P's ?
1. Polydipsia 2. Polyphagia 3. Polyuria
2025) QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
The purpose of insulin in the body
1. Insulin is produced in special cells in the pancreas called
beta cells
2. Insulin allows glucose(the fuel of the body) to enter the
cells.
Insulin pen
An insulin injection device the size of a pen that includes a
needle and holds a vial of insulin. It can be used instead of
syringes for giving insulin injections.
Ketones
Acidic substances produced when the body uses fat, instead of
sugar, for energy
, Ketacidosis
A severe condition caused by lack of insulin or an elevation in
stress hormones.
Subcutaneous
Beneath the skin; and area that is rich in fat and blood vessels.
Type 1 Diabetes
1. Needs insulin injections for life 2.The body makes no
insulin 3. (IDDM) Insulin-dependent 4. A person can develop
type 1 diabetes at any age however usually before the age of
40. 5. Represents about 5% of all cases.
Type 2 Diabetes
1. May or may not require insulin. 2. Typically develops after
the age of 40 but can develop in the teen years. 3. In many
clients the disease can be controlled with diet and exercise. 4.
Represents 95% of all cases
What are the 3 P's ?
1. Polydipsia 2. Polyphagia 3. Polyuria
