Medical Pharmacology: Diabetes Management Practice Questions
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Concerning insulin delivery:
Jet injector systems allow subcutaneous administration without a needle.
Typically insulin is injected subcutaneously
Both
Neither
Circumstance/circumstances in which insulin administration by IV infusion may be helpful:
Management of ketoacidosis
When insulin requirements undergo rapid change (e.g. in the postoperative or intensive care setting)
Both
Neither
Long-acting insulin preparations are most appropriately administered by the intravenous or intramuscular route of administration.
True
False
Form of insulin suitable for use in subcutaneous insulin infusion systems:
Short-acting insulin
Intermediate-acting insulin
Long-acting insulin
Pump-based insulin infusion systems:
These systems provide a more physiologically "normal" insulin response during exercise.
Pump-based insulin infusion systems in the exercise setting result in reduced hypoglycemic reactions, when compared to typical subcutaneous insulin injection.
Both
Neither
Most patients utilize both a long-acting insulin preparation (for maintaining the basal state) along with a short-acting insulin form used following meals.
True
False
This/these patient groups may require more insulin due to peripheral tissue insulin resistance.
Pubertal adolescents
Obese patients
Both
Neither
Insulin delivered as a single daily dose, using a long-acting insulin is usually effective in achieving a euglycemic (normal) blood glucose level.
True
False
Appropriate insulin preparation(s) for patients exhibiting a loss of appetite or have gastroparesis:
Short-acting insulin analog following meals
Long-acting insulin given early in the day
The most notable, major risk that must be considered relative to the benefits of normalizing glucose control is:
