Lantus SoloStar 35 U QD for 90 days How many insulin pens are needed for a 3 month supply? Hint: Find out how many units are in a pen

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Q: 10. A prescriber sends the following prescription for insulin: “Inj. 30 units QAM ā breakfast, 20…

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Q: ESGU is caused by an active muscle becoming more sensitive to insulin True False

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Q: Which assertion is true for long acting insulin?A. Acts 24-30 hoursB. Peak of action on 24 hourC.…

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Q: Distinguish the difference of the mechanism of insulin insufficient DM and insulin resistance DM.

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Q: Explain why obese individuals are often insulin-resistant.

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Q: A physician order humulin R 54 units and humulin N 40 units qam and humulin R 35 units ac evening…

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Q: Metformin (a Type II diabetes drug) and insulin both: 1) decrease glucose production and use 2)…

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Q: Insulin gives a signal to inactivate hormone-sensitive lipase by dephosphorylation. TRUE/FALSE

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Q: Duration of long-acting insulin is: A. 18-30 hoursB. 6-18 hoursC. 24-36 hoursD. 36-72 hours

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Q: Rapid-acting insulin enters the blood and begins to work within 10 to 15 minutes after given. a)…

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