PTCE Quiz 6 ReviewPharmacy Tech Program

• How many days will it take a patient injecting 23 units of Humulin R insulin daily to complete a 10 ml vial?

• A. 30 days• B. 23 days• C. 43 days• D. 14 days

• C. 43 days

• Which size needle and syringe would a very thin patient use if injecting 23 units of insulin daily?

• A. 1cc short 25 gauge• B. 1/3 cc short 30 gauge• C. ½ cc long 30 gauge• D. 1/3 cc long 25 gauge

• B. 1/3 cc short 30 gauge

• Glucagon is used:• A. When a patient has high

blood sugar (hyperglycemia)• B. As a substitute for sugar

in their diets.• C. When a patient has low

blood sugar (hypoglycemia)• D. daily with insulin

injections to prevent hypoglycemia.

• C. For low blood sugar

• Type 1 diabetics would not use which medication?

• A. Lantus• B. Glucagon• C. Glucotrol• D. Lispro

• C. Glucotrol

• Which insulin is cloudy?• A. Humulin R• B. Humulin N• C. Lantus• D. All the drugs listed are

cloudy

• B. Humulin N

• Which statement is true regarding insulin and refrigeration?

• A. Insulin should never be refrigerated.

• B. Insulin should never be left outside of the refrigerator.

• C. Insulin is good for approximately 28 days outside of refrigeration.

• D. Insulin burns more when injected at room temperature.

• C.

• Which statement is true regarding Type 2 diabetes?

• A. Usually diagnosed during pregnancy.

• B. Only use insulin.• C. Can use both insulin and

oral medications.• D. All of the answers are

correct.

• C. Can use both insulin and oral medications.

• Type 1 diabetics can increase their pancreatic output of insulin by changing their diet and exercise.

• A. True• B. False

• B. False

• Which insulin comes in an inhalation dosage form?

• A. Exubera• B. Lantus• C. Humalog• D. Humulin 70/30 mix

• A. Exubera

• Which insulin can be given IV?• A. Humulin R• B. Humulin N• C. Lantus• D. Humalog mix 75/25

• A. Humulin R

• Which drug is used to treat diabetes?

• A. Metformin• B. Synthroid• C. Coreg• D. Ritalin

• A. Metformin

• Which class of drugs is used to treat diabetes?

• A. Sulfonylureas• B. Ace inhibitors• C. Aminoglycosides• D. Tetracyclines

• A. Sulfonylureas

• Glyburide is used to treat which disease?

• A. Hyperlipidemia• B. Bipolar disorder• C. Depression• D. Diabetes mellitus

• D. Diabetes mellitus

• Insulin is used to treat which condition?

• A. Hyperglycemia• B. Hypoglycemia• C. Hyperlipidemia• D. Hypercalcemia

• A. Hyperglycemia

• Where is insulin stored in the Pharmacy?

• A. Freezer• B. Refrigerator• C. On a shelf at room

temperature• D. None of these answers is

correct.

• B. Refrigerator

• What is the proper temperature for insulin storage?

• A. 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit• B. 53-63 degrees Fahrenheit• C. 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit• D. 36-46 degrees Fahrenheit

• D. 36-46 degrees Fahrenheit

• Hypoglycemia is defined as:• A. Elevated cholesterol• B. Low blood sugar• C. High blood sugar• D. Low calcium

• B. Low blood sugar

• Which type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood?

• A. Type 2• B. Type 1• C. Gestational• D. Type 4

• B. Type 1

• Which type of diabetes is known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?

• A. Type 4• B. Type 1• C. Type A• D. Type 2

• B. Type 1

• How many units are in a standard bottle of Regular U-100 insulin?

• A. 10• B. 50• C. 100• D. 1000

• D. 1000 units

• Humulin N is injected by which route of administration?

• A. IV• B. IM• C. SC• D. IV Push

• C. SC

• Which type of injection offers the quickest onset of action?

• A. IM• B. SC• C. IV• D. ID

• C. IV

• An HbA1C test will show glucose control over what period of time?

• A. 3 months• B. 10 days• C. 1 month• D. 1 week

• A. 3 months

• How long can insulin be left at room temperature before it must be discarded?

• A. Approximately 1 month• B. Approximately 2 months• C. Approximately 3 months• D. Until the insulin reaches

the expiration date listed on the bottle.

• A. Approximately 1 month

• Insulin injections should be given at the same injection site to maintain a constant level of absorption.

• A. True• B. False

• B. False