1. PTCE Handout 7: Diabetes
Pharmacy Technician Program

2. Which is the best size needle and syringe for a very thin, 20 yr
Which is the best size needle and syringe for a very thin, 20 yr. old patient injecting 23 units of insulin daily?
25 g, 1cc syringe, 3/8” needle
25 g, 3/10cc syringe whole unit markings, 3/8” needle
30 g ½ cc syringe, 3/8” needle
30 g, 3/10cc syringe, ½ unit markings, 3/8” needle b

3. Glucagon is used
When a patient has high blood sugar
As a substitute for sugar in diet
When a patient has low blood sugar
Daily with insulin to prevent hypoglycemia

4. Type 1 diabetics would not use which medication?
Lantus
Glucagon
Glucotrol
Lispro
Glucotrol (it is an oral diabetes med).

5. Which insulin is cloudy?
Humulin R
Humulin N
Lantus
All of the above

6. Is good for approx. 28 days at room temp.
Which is true regarding insulin and refrigeration?
Insulin should never be refrigerated.
It should never be left outside of the refrigerator.
It is good for approx. 28 days outside of refrigerator.
It burns more when injected at room temp.
Is good for approx. 28 days at room temp.

7. Which statement is true regarding Type 2 diabetics?
Usually diagnosed during pregnancy.
Only use insulin.
Can use both insulin and oral meds.
All of the above.

8. True or False: Type 1 diabetics can increase their pancreatic output of insulin by changing their diet and exercise.
False

9. Which insulin comes in an inhalation dosage form?
Exubera
Lantus
Humalog
Humulin 70/30 mix

10. Which insulin can be given IV?
Humulin R
Humulin N
Lantus
Humalog mix 75/25

11. Which drug is used to treat diabetes?
Metformin
Synthroid
Coreg
Ritalin

12. Which class of drugs is used to treat diabetes?
Sulfonylureas
Ace inhibitors
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines

13. Glyburide is used to treat:
Hyperlipidemia
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Diabetes mellitus

14. Insulin is used to treat which:
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypercalcemia

15. Where is insulin stored in the pharmacy?
Freezer
Refrigerator
On a shelf at room temperature
None of the above

16. What is the proper temp for insulin storage?
10-20 degrees F
53-63 degrees F
45-55 degrees F
36-46 degrees F

17. Hypoglycemia is defined as:
Elevated cholesterol
Low blood sugar
High blood sugar
Low calcium

18. Which type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood?
Gestational
Type 4

19. Which type of diabetes is known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?
Type A
Type 2

20. How many units are in a standard bottle of Regular U-100 insulin?50
100
1000

21. Humulin N is injected by which route of administration?IV IM SC
IV Push

22. Which type of injection offers the quickest onset of action?IM SC IV ID

23. An HbA1C test will show glucose control over what period of time?
3 months
10 days
1 month
1 week

24. How long can insulin be left at room temp before it must be discarded?
Approximately 1 month
Approximately 2 months
Approximately 3 months
Until the insulin reaches the expiration date listed on the bottle

25. True or False:
Insulin injections should be given at the same injection site to maintain a constant level of absorption.
False; the sites should be rotated.