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PTCE Handout 7: Diabetes. Pharmacy Technician Program 2011-12. Which is the best size needle and syringe for a very thin, 20 yr. old patient injecting 23 units of insulin daily? 25 g, 1cc syringe, 3/8” needle 25 g, 3/10cc syringe whole unit markings, 3/8” needle - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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PTCE Handout 7: Diabetes
Pharmacy Technician Program
2011-12
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Which is the best size needle and syringe for a very thin, 20 yr. old patient injecting 23 units of insulin daily?
a. 25 g, 1cc syringe, 3/8” needle
b. 25 g, 3/10cc syringe whole unit markings, 3/8” needle
c. 30 g ½ cc syringe, 3/8” needle
d. 30 g, 3/10cc syringe, ½ unit markings, 3/8” needle
b
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Glucagon is used
a. When a patient has high blood sugar
b. As a substitute for sugar in diet
c. When a patient has low blood sugar
d. Daily with insulin to prevent hypoglycemia
When a patient has low blood sugar
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Type 1 diabetics would not use which medication?
a. Lantus
b. Glucagon
c. Glucotrol
d. Lispro
Glucotrol (it is an oral diabetes med).
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Which insulin is cloudy?
a. Humulin R
b. Humulin N
c. Lantus
d. All of the above
Humulin N
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Which is true regarding insulin and refrigeration?
a. Insulin should never be refrigerated.b. It should never be left outside of the
refrigerator.c. It is good for approx. 28 days outside of
refrigerator.d. It burns more when injected at room temp.
Is good for approx. 28 days at room temp.
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Which statement is true regarding Type 2 diabetics?
a. Usually diagnosed during pregnancy.
b. Only use insulin.
c. Can use both insulin and oral meds.
d. All of the above.
Can use both insulin and oral meds.
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True or False: Type 1 diabetics can increase their pancreatic output of insulin by changing their diet and exercise.
False
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Which insulin comes in an inhalation dosage form?
a. Exubera
b. Lantus
c. Humalog
d. Humulin 70/30 mix
Exubera
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Which insulin can be given IV?
a. Humulin R
b. Humulin N
c. Lantus
d. Humalog mix 75/25
Humulin R
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Which drug is used to treat diabetes?
a. Metformin
b. Synthroid
c. Coreg
d. Ritalin
Metformin
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Which class of drugs is used to treat diabetes?
a. Sulfonylureas
b. Ace inhibitors
c. Aminoglycosides
d. Tetracyclines
Sulfonylureas
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Glyburide is used to treat:
a. Hyperlipidemia
b. Bipolar disorder
c. Depression
d. Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus
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Insulin is used to treat which:
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hyperlipidemia
d. Hypercalcemia
Hyperglycemia
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Where is insulin stored in the pharmacy?
a. Freezer
b. Refrigerator
c. On a shelf at room temperature
d. None of the above
Refrigerator
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What is the proper temp for insulin storage?
a. 10-20 degrees F
b. 53-63 degrees F
c. 45-55 degrees F
d. 36-46 degrees F
36-46 degrees F
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Hypoglycemia is defined as:
a. Elevated cholesterol
b. Low blood sugar
c. High blood sugar
d. Low calcium
Low blood sugar
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Which type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood?
a. Type 2
b. Type 1
c. Gestational
d. Type 4
Type 1
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Which type of diabetes is known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?
a. Type 4
b. Type 1
c. Type A
d. Type 2
Type 1
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How many units are in a standard bottle of Regular U-100 insulin?
a. 10
b. 50
c. 100
d. 1000
1000
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Humulin N is injected by which route of administration?
a. IV
b. IM
c. SC
d. IV Push
SC
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Which type of injection offers the quickest onset of action?
a. IM
b. SC
c. IV
d. ID
IV
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An HbA1C test will show glucose control over what period of time?
a. 3 months
b. 10 days
c. 1 month
d. 1 week
3 months
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How long can insulin be left at room temp before it must be discarded?
a. Approximately 1 month
b. Approximately 2 months
c. Approximately 3 months
d. Until the insulin reaches the expiration date listed on the bottle
Approximately 1 month
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True or False:Insulin injections should be given at the
same injection site to maintain a constant level of absorption.
False; the sites should be rotated.