Medication Aide Insulin Module Final Exam
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The purpose of insulin in the body - answer--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.
Type 1 Diabetes - answer--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 - answer--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 ? - answer--1. Polydipsia 2. Polyphagia 3. Polyuria
Polydipsia - answer--Increased thirst
Polyphagia - answer--Increased hunger
, Polyuria - answer--Increased urination
4 steps needed to manage Diabetes - answer--1. Diet management 2.
Exercise 3. Medication 4. Blood glucose monitoring.
What is Byetta? - answer--Is an inject-able medication used to improve
blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
What is Exubera? - answer--Is a human insulin powder for oral
inhalation
What is the purpose of glucose monitoring? - answer--Is to maintain a
consistent, normal blood-glucose level and to treat as needed.
When the body has too little insulin or unable to use insulin properly,
over-eating or eating the wrong types of food, lack of exercise, illness
and stress. - answer--Hyperglycemia
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia - answer--Increased thirst,
frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and/ or unusually sleepy, Irritable,
slow-healing cuts or sores, Increased blood glucose, Frequent
infections, Fruity smell to breath, Increased ketones and if untreated:
Review 2025-2026 With Complete Questions and
Correct Answers | Graded A+ | Verified Answers
And Brand New
The purpose of insulin in the body - answer--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.
Type 1 Diabetes - answer--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 - answer--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 ? - answer--1. Polydipsia 2. Polyphagia 3. Polyuria
Polydipsia - answer--Increased thirst
Polyphagia - answer--Increased hunger
, Polyuria - answer--Increased urination
4 steps needed to manage Diabetes - answer--1. Diet management 2.
Exercise 3. Medication 4. Blood glucose monitoring.
What is Byetta? - answer--Is an inject-able medication used to improve
blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
What is Exubera? - answer--Is a human insulin powder for oral
inhalation
What is the purpose of glucose monitoring? - answer--Is to maintain a
consistent, normal blood-glucose level and to treat as needed.
When the body has too little insulin or unable to use insulin properly,
over-eating or eating the wrong types of food, lack of exercise, illness
and stress. - answer--Hyperglycemia
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia - answer--Increased thirst,
frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and/ or unusually sleepy, Irritable,
slow-healing cuts or sores, Increased blood glucose, Frequent
infections, Fruity smell to breath, Increased ketones and if untreated:
