NSG3280 and 3250 Exam 1 Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
Short acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -Regular insulin
Onset: 30 mins-60mins
Peak: 2-3 hrs
duration: 4-6 hrs
15 mins before a meal, can be combined w other insulins.
Rapid acting - CORRECT ANSWER -Lispro, aspart, glulisine
Onset: 15-30 mins
Peak: 30-90 mins
Duration: <5hrs
Rapid reduction of gc lvls, treat hyperglycemia after meals, or night time hypoglycemia.
Intermediate insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)
Onset: 1-1.5hrs
Peak: 4-12 hrs
Duration: up to 24 hrs
Provides glucose control between meals, and overnight.
Can be combined with rapid and short acting insulin.
Long acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -glargine (Lantus)
detemir (Levemir)
Onset: 3-6 hrs
No peak
, Duration: 24 hrs
Use for basal dose
Sulfonylureas - CORRECT ANSWER -(glipizide and glyburide)
Contraindications: sulfa allergies.
Side effects: hypoglycemia
Take 30 mins before meals
T2DM
Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER -signs and symptoms: tachycardia, diaphoresis,
headache, weakness, wet and clammy hands, blurred vision, confusion.
Interventions if conscious: juice, soda, sweets.
Interventions if unconscious: glucagon, D5
Acarbose - CORRECT ANSWER -Delays digestion of carbs.
Take at the beginning of each meal.
Blood glucose levels should be diminished without signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Metformin - CORRECT ANSWER -Decrease glucose production in liver and increase uptake of
glucose by body cells.
Watch for signs and symptoms of lactic acidosis (diarrhea, dizziness, hypotension, bradycardia)
Check renal function (crt)
Rosiglitazone - CORRECT ANSWER -T2DM
increase insulin sensitivity, decrease bg.
Interacts with NSAIDS and sulfonamides.
Check bg lvls and liver function.
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
Short acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -Regular insulin
Onset: 30 mins-60mins
Peak: 2-3 hrs
duration: 4-6 hrs
15 mins before a meal, can be combined w other insulins.
Rapid acting - CORRECT ANSWER -Lispro, aspart, glulisine
Onset: 15-30 mins
Peak: 30-90 mins
Duration: <5hrs
Rapid reduction of gc lvls, treat hyperglycemia after meals, or night time hypoglycemia.
Intermediate insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)
Onset: 1-1.5hrs
Peak: 4-12 hrs
Duration: up to 24 hrs
Provides glucose control between meals, and overnight.
Can be combined with rapid and short acting insulin.
Long acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -glargine (Lantus)
detemir (Levemir)
Onset: 3-6 hrs
No peak
, Duration: 24 hrs
Use for basal dose
Sulfonylureas - CORRECT ANSWER -(glipizide and glyburide)
Contraindications: sulfa allergies.
Side effects: hypoglycemia
Take 30 mins before meals
T2DM
Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER -signs and symptoms: tachycardia, diaphoresis,
headache, weakness, wet and clammy hands, blurred vision, confusion.
Interventions if conscious: juice, soda, sweets.
Interventions if unconscious: glucagon, D5
Acarbose - CORRECT ANSWER -Delays digestion of carbs.
Take at the beginning of each meal.
Blood glucose levels should be diminished without signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Metformin - CORRECT ANSWER -Decrease glucose production in liver and increase uptake of
glucose by body cells.
Watch for signs and symptoms of lactic acidosis (diarrhea, dizziness, hypotension, bradycardia)
Check renal function (crt)
Rosiglitazone - CORRECT ANSWER -T2DM
increase insulin sensitivity, decrease bg.
Interacts with NSAIDS and sulfonamides.
Check bg lvls and liver function.
