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Week 5 Pharmacology
Week 5 Types of Insulin syringes
Question | Answer |
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What are the advantages of using an insulin pump? | - Portable - Implantable - Programmable - No need for multiple injections |
Where is the catheter inserted when an insulin pump is used? | Subcutaneous layer |
What are the advantages of programming bolus doses using an insulin pump? | - Delivers different rates at different times - Overrides capability for times of extra activity - Provides programmable extra dosing at mealtimes |
Each calibration on a single-scale 1-mL syringe represents unit(s). | 2 |
Which type of insulin syringe is ideal for patients with vision problems? | single scale 1 mL |
The dosage in this syringe is ____ unit(s). | 31 |
This syringe is filled with ______ unit(s) of insulin | 47 |
This syringe has ________ units of insulin. | 58 |
What serious complication can develop if an insulin pump is stopped without supplemental coverage? | Ketoacidosis |
What is the correct order of the steps necessary to stop or interrupt an insulin pump for a medical intervention? Rearrange them correctly. | Check the blood glucose level before disconnecting the pump. - Supply supplemental insulin that may be needed during the procedure - Plan for any IV insulin administration that may be needed durin - Test blood glucose again after reconnecting the pump |
What is the benefit of continuous dosage basal insulin? | Keeps blood sugar in range overnight |