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on: Jul 11, 2018
When the patient in the emergency room complains of seeing flashing lights and a curtain down over his right eye, the nurse recognizes this as a symptom of which condition?
 
  a. Detached retina
  b. Macular degeneration
  c. Early sign of cataract
  d. Diabetic retinopathy

Question 2

The human insulin whose onset of action occurs within ____ minutes is lispro (Humalog).
 
  a. 30
  b. 60
  c. 15
  d. 45


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The standard complaint of a detached retina is the report of seeing flashing lights and having a curtain being drawn over the eyes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Humalog begins to take effect in less than half the time of regular, fast-acting insulin. The new formula can be injected 15 minutes before a meal.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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