Insulin Quiz

Question 1

_________________ is a natural hormone secreted by the pancreas. It’s used to lower blood sugar in patients who cannot produce enough of this hormone.

Answer 1

Insulin

Question 2

The main side effect for all insulins in ______________.

Answer 2

hypoglycemia

Question 3

There are 4 types of insulins:

Answer 3

Rapid, Short, Intermediate, Long

Question 4

_______________-acting insulin has the highest risk for hypoglycemia.

Answer 4

Rapid

Question 5

___________-acting insulin can not be mixed with any other insulin.

Answer 5

Long

Question 6

Insulin must be given by _________________ or ________________ route, it can not be given by the __________________ route.

Answer 6

subcutaneous or IV
can’t give orally

Question 7

_____________________ insulin is clear, where ______________ insulin is cloudy.

Answer 7

Short-acting
Intermediate-acting

Question 8

The correct way to mix insulin is to inject air into _______________ insulin, then inject air into _________________ insulin, then withdraw insulin from ___________________, and withdraw insulin from ______________________.

Answer 8

Intermediate-Acting (Cloudy)
Short-Acting (Clear)
Short-Acting (Clear)
Intermediate-Acting (Cloudy)