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mcmcdaniel

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Insulin glargine is prescribed for a hospitalized diabetic patient. When will the nurse administer this drug?
 
  1. Approximately 15-30 minutes before each meal
  2. In the morning and at 4 PM
  3. Once daily at bedtime
  4. After meals and at bedtime

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A patient with type 1 diabetes reports mixing NPH and insulin aspart to allow for one injection. The nurse should inform the patient that:
 
  1. this is an acceptable practice.
  2. these two forms of insulin are not compatible and cannot be mixed.
  3. mixing these two forms of insulin may increase the overall potency of the products.
  4. the short-acting agent should be switched to Ultralente if agents are mixed.


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kilada

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1


mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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