Pharmacology - Diabetes

Question 1

All of the following about Insulin administration are true, except:

Answer 1

The most significant safety concern surrounding insulin use is incorrect dosing leading to hyperglycemia

Question 2

Rapid acting insulin such as lispro:

Answer 2

Have an onset of action of approximately 30minutes and last up to 5 hours

Question 3

Since insulin is a polypeptide it is susceptible to degradation in the intestinal tract and thus must be given via SC, or IV.
True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Due to Metformin’s action on the liver, patients receiving metformin are at increased risk of:

Answer 4

Increased Bilirubin

Question 5

Match the following Classification of oral Anti-hyperglycemic medication with the corresponding Mechanism of Action.

Answer 5

Question 6

An insulin pump is a small microcomputer that:
Select ALL that apply.

Answer 6

Contains rapid acting insulin that is administered through an SQ catheter

Is programmed to give small amounts of insulin continuously

Question 7

An Insulin pump mimics the body’s natural insulin response and results in improved glucose control but does have increased risk of DKA.
True or False?

Answer 7

true