QMA Insulin Certification Exam
Questions and Answers
Rapid acting insulin - -lispro (Humalog) - Clear
aspart (Novolog) - Clear
Onset < 15 min
Peak 1-2 Hours
Duration 3-4 Hours
-Regular insulin - -Humulin R - Clear
Novolin R - Clear
Onset 30 min-1 Hour
Peak 2-4 Hours
Duration 5-7 Hours
-Intermediate acting insulin - -NPH Humulin N - Cloudy
NPH Novolin N - Cloudy
Onset 2-4 Hours
Peak 4-10 Hours
Duration 10-16 Hours
-Long acting insulin - -glargine (Lantus) - Clear
detemir (Levemir)
Onset 2-4 Hours
Peakless
Duration 0-24 Hours
-Which insulin has a cloudy appearance? - -Intermediate acting insulin:
NPH Humulin N
NPH Novolin N
-What type of needle is used for insulin? - -25-27 gauge
1/4 - 5/8 inch
-What type of insulin can QMA NOT administer? - -U-500
-What angle should you insert the insulin needle? - -45-90 degrees
-How long do you keep the insulin need in place after administration? - -Vial
- count to 5
Pen- count to 10
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Questions and Answers
Rapid acting insulin - -lispro (Humalog) - Clear
aspart (Novolog) - Clear
Onset < 15 min
Peak 1-2 Hours
Duration 3-4 Hours
-Regular insulin - -Humulin R - Clear
Novolin R - Clear
Onset 30 min-1 Hour
Peak 2-4 Hours
Duration 5-7 Hours
-Intermediate acting insulin - -NPH Humulin N - Cloudy
NPH Novolin N - Cloudy
Onset 2-4 Hours
Peak 4-10 Hours
Duration 10-16 Hours
-Long acting insulin - -glargine (Lantus) - Clear
detemir (Levemir)
Onset 2-4 Hours
Peakless
Duration 0-24 Hours
-Which insulin has a cloudy appearance? - -Intermediate acting insulin:
NPH Humulin N
NPH Novolin N
-What type of needle is used for insulin? - -25-27 gauge
1/4 - 5/8 inch
-What type of insulin can QMA NOT administer? - -U-500
-What angle should you insert the insulin needle? - -45-90 degrees
-How long do you keep the insulin need in place after administration? - -Vial
- count to 5
Pen- count to 10
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