Quiz 2: NURS 180 / NURS180 (Latest
2026/2027 Update) | Pharmacology |
Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A | WCU
What should a nurse do if a diabetic person is unresponsive? - correct answer The
nurse must first asses ABC
Then assess and treat for hypoglycemia
How to treat for hypoglycemia. - correct answer 15-15-15 rule
if alert and able to swallow, give OJ
If lethargic without IV, give IM Glucagon
If lethargic with IV, give Dextrose 50%
Followup with longer lasting carbs, ie sandwhich, milk
, how to store unopened vials of insulin - correct answer can be stored at room
temperature but should be stored away from direct sunlight or direct heat.
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - correct answer the pancreas produces insulin, but
the cells cannot use it.
Why must insulin be injected and not orally? - correct answer it is destroyed in
stomach acid if taken orally
Metformin (Glucophage) - correct answer a medication used for Diabetes type II,
decreases sugar production (gluconeogenesis) in the liver and reduces insulin
resistance.
Which insulin can only be administered thru IV? - correct answer Regular insulin
2026/2027 Update) | Pharmacology |
Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A | WCU
What should a nurse do if a diabetic person is unresponsive? - correct answer The
nurse must first asses ABC
Then assess and treat for hypoglycemia
How to treat for hypoglycemia. - correct answer 15-15-15 rule
if alert and able to swallow, give OJ
If lethargic without IV, give IM Glucagon
If lethargic with IV, give Dextrose 50%
Followup with longer lasting carbs, ie sandwhich, milk
, how to store unopened vials of insulin - correct answer can be stored at room
temperature but should be stored away from direct sunlight or direct heat.
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - correct answer the pancreas produces insulin, but
the cells cannot use it.
Why must insulin be injected and not orally? - correct answer it is destroyed in
stomach acid if taken orally
Metformin (Glucophage) - correct answer a medication used for Diabetes type II,
decreases sugar production (gluconeogenesis) in the liver and reduces insulin
resistance.
Which insulin can only be administered thru IV? - correct answer Regular insulin
