QMA insulin practice questions with 100% correct answers

QMA insulin practice questions with 100% correct answers Which insulin is long acting insulin? - Answer- Insulin glargine (Lantus) Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - Answer- Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart) Which insulin is cloudy? - Answer- Intermediate (NPH) Where is glucagon secreted from? - Answer- pancreas (alpha cells) What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? - Answer- U100 What does amylase break down? - Answer- Carbohydrates (starches) What is the onset time for Novolin R? - Answer- 1/2 hour-1 hour What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - Answer- secrete insulin and glucagon What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? - Answer- 1/4- 5/8 What is true regarding injection via insulin pen? - Answer- Each needle needs primed with 2 units, insert pen at 90 degrees angle in the skin, must keep needle in resident for 10 seconds after insulin administration. What kind of insulin starts to act in 2-4 hours after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10 hours? - Answer- Humulin N, Novolin N Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza? - Answer- No. Your diabetic patient complains of a headache, is extra moody, and keeps dropping things. What should the QMA suspect? - Answer- Hypoglycemia