QMA Insulin Certification Exam Questions and Answers 100%
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Rapid acting insulin
lispro (Humalog) - Clear
aspart (Novolog) - Clear
Onset < 15 min
Peak 1-2 Hours
Duration 3-4 Hours
Regular insulin
Humulin R - Clear
Novolin R - Clear
Onset 30 min-1 Hour
Peak 2-4 Hours
Duration 5-7 Hours
Intermediate acting insulin
NPH Humulin N - Cloudy
NPH Novolin N - Cloudy
Onset 2-4 Hours
Peak 4-10 Hours
Duration 10-16 Hours
Long acting insulin
glargine (Lantus) - Clear
detemir (Levemir)
Onset 2-4 Hours
Peakless
Duration 0-24 Hours
Which insulin has a cloudy appearance?
Intermediate acting insulin:
NPH Humulin N
NPH Novolin N
What type of needle is used for insulin?
25-27 gauge
1/4 - 5/8 inch
What type of insulin can QMA NOT administer?
U-500
What angle should you insert the insulin needle?
45-90 degrees
How long do you keep the insulin need in place after administration?
Vial - count to 5
Pen- count to 10
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Rapid acting insulin
lispro (Humalog) - Clear
aspart (Novolog) - Clear
Onset < 15 min
Peak 1-2 Hours
Duration 3-4 Hours
Regular insulin
Humulin R - Clear
Novolin R - Clear
Onset 30 min-1 Hour
Peak 2-4 Hours
Duration 5-7 Hours
Intermediate acting insulin
NPH Humulin N - Cloudy
NPH Novolin N - Cloudy
Onset 2-4 Hours
Peak 4-10 Hours
Duration 10-16 Hours
Long acting insulin
glargine (Lantus) - Clear
detemir (Levemir)
Onset 2-4 Hours
Peakless
Duration 0-24 Hours
Which insulin has a cloudy appearance?
Intermediate acting insulin:
NPH Humulin N
NPH Novolin N
What type of needle is used for insulin?
25-27 gauge
1/4 - 5/8 inch
What type of insulin can QMA NOT administer?
U-500
What angle should you insert the insulin needle?
45-90 degrees
How long do you keep the insulin need in place after administration?
Vial - count to 5
Pen- count to 10
