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NURS180 / NURS 180 Quiz 2 –
Pharmacology | WCU (2026–2027
Updated) Verified 100% Correct Questions
& Answers | Grade A
Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM
Type 1: pancreas produces little or no insulin
Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action
What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient?
Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM)
Glucose Tolerant Test
Fasting Glucose
What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins?
Rapid Insulin
Immediate Insulin
Short & Long Acting
Are there any insulins that you shouldn't mix?
Yes, DO NOT mix long acting with ANYTHING
Long Acting is always by itself
Why is insulin given subQ?
GI tract neutralizes so it doesn't really distribute it if given the oral route
What is the reverse medication for "too much insulin"?
Glucagon: IM route
Blood glucose is low, what should you do first?
Assess blood sugar, LOC, swallow & gag, hospital protocol
Can Type 2 DM become a Type 1?
Yes with modifiable factors --> Diet & Exercise
, 3 P's of diabetes
Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Sulfonylureas
Helps secrete insulin
Location: Pancreas
Adverse effect: Too much insulin, glucose drops (Hypoglycemia)
Nursing Considerations: NO ETOH
MED TO KNOW: Glucotrol
PO
Meglitinide
Stimulates release of insulin from pancreatic islet cells
Hypoglycemia
Similar to Sulfonyareas
You can have more ETOH than the Sulfonyareas
MED TO KNOW: Prandine
Biguanides
Decreases hepatic reduction of glucose
Reduces insulin resistance in receptors
Location: Liver
Too much glucose? Excretes it or store it in liver as glucagon later
Not enough glucose? Reserve of glucagon in the liver will help compensate
MED TO KNOW: Metaformin
Benefits: Weight loss, reduces triglycerides & LDLs
Nursing Considerations: CANNOT CRUSH! Require monitoring-q3months testing of
Hemoglobin A1C
Thiazolidinediones
Reduces blood glucose by decreasing insulin
Inhibits gluconeogenesis
NURS180 / NURS 180 Quiz 2 –
Pharmacology | WCU (2026–2027
Updated) Verified 100% Correct Questions
& Answers | Grade A
Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM
Type 1: pancreas produces little or no insulin
Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action
What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient?
Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM)
Glucose Tolerant Test
Fasting Glucose
What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins?
Rapid Insulin
Immediate Insulin
Short & Long Acting
Are there any insulins that you shouldn't mix?
Yes, DO NOT mix long acting with ANYTHING
Long Acting is always by itself
Why is insulin given subQ?
GI tract neutralizes so it doesn't really distribute it if given the oral route
What is the reverse medication for "too much insulin"?
Glucagon: IM route
Blood glucose is low, what should you do first?
Assess blood sugar, LOC, swallow & gag, hospital protocol
Can Type 2 DM become a Type 1?
Yes with modifiable factors --> Diet & Exercise
, 3 P's of diabetes
Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Sulfonylureas
Helps secrete insulin
Location: Pancreas
Adverse effect: Too much insulin, glucose drops (Hypoglycemia)
Nursing Considerations: NO ETOH
MED TO KNOW: Glucotrol
PO
Meglitinide
Stimulates release of insulin from pancreatic islet cells
Hypoglycemia
Similar to Sulfonyareas
You can have more ETOH than the Sulfonyareas
MED TO KNOW: Prandine
Biguanides
Decreases hepatic reduction of glucose
Reduces insulin resistance in receptors
Location: Liver
Too much glucose? Excretes it or store it in liver as glucagon later
Not enough glucose? Reserve of glucagon in the liver will help compensate
MED TO KNOW: Metaformin
Benefits: Weight loss, reduces triglycerides & LDLs
Nursing Considerations: CANNOT CRUSH! Require monitoring-q3months testing of
Hemoglobin A1C
Thiazolidinediones
Reduces blood glucose by decreasing insulin
Inhibits gluconeogenesis
