QMA insulin practice questions with 100% correct
answers
Which insulin is long acting insulin?
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Which insulin is rapid acting insulin?
Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
Which insulin is cloudy?
Intermediate (NPH)
Where is glucagon secreted from?
pancreas (alpha cells)
What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin?
U100
What does amylase break down?
Carbohydrates (starches)
What is the onset time for Novolin R?
1/2 hour-1 hour
What do the Islets of Langerhans do?
secrete insulin and glucagon
What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection?
1/4- 5/8
What is true regarding injection via insulin pen?
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?
Humulin N, Novolin N
Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza?
No.
Your diabetic patient complains of a headache, is extra moody, and keeps dropping things. What
should the QMA suspect?
Hypoglycemia
answers
Which insulin is long acting insulin?
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Which insulin is rapid acting insulin?
Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
Which insulin is cloudy?
Intermediate (NPH)
Where is glucagon secreted from?
pancreas (alpha cells)
What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin?
U100
What does amylase break down?
Carbohydrates (starches)
What is the onset time for Novolin R?
1/2 hour-1 hour
What do the Islets of Langerhans do?
secrete insulin and glucagon
What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection?
1/4- 5/8
What is true regarding injection via insulin pen?
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?
Humulin N, Novolin N
Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza?
No.
Your diabetic patient complains of a headache, is extra moody, and keeps dropping things. What
should the QMA suspect?
Hypoglycemia
