DIABETES KNOWLEDGE TEST

Question 1: Fast acting insulin:

is NPH or Lente insulin
is Regular and can peak in 2-4 hours after taking it
lasts up to 24 hours in the body
I don't know

Question 2: You are instructed to take NPH insulin 20 units once a day. When should you take it?

after breakfast
anytime of the day or evening
about 30 minutes before breakfast
I don't know

Question 3: Which of the following are the symptoms(s) of a low blood sugar reaction?:

trembling or shaking
sweating
sudden weakness
all of the above
none of the above

Question 4: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can occur:

during heavy excercise
just before lunch or dinner
in the middle of the night
any of the above
none of the above

Question 5: When you feel like a low bood sugar reaction is coming on, you should:

ignore it and it will go away
call your doctor immediately
eat some food that has sugar
lie down to see whether it will pass

Question 6: You are on a mixture of NPH and Regular insulin. The proper way of mixing insulin is:

draw up Regular insulin first
draw up NPH insulin first
it doesn't matter which insulin is drawn up first
I don't know

Question 7: When you have a minor illness, such as a cold or flu, you should:

skip insulin
never skip insulin
check urine for ketones
drink water only
skip insulin AND check urine for ketones
never skip insulin AND check urine for ketones

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