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Mimi

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Directions: Refer to the following Sliding Scale for Regular Insulin:
 
  Blood Sugar Regular Insulin
  0-120 0 units
  121-140 4 units
  141-180 6 units
  181-220 9 units
  221-260 12 units
  261-300 15 units
  >301 Call physician
 
  Order: AM dose: Humulin NPH 15 units and Humulin regular 5 units subcutaneous. The AM blood sugar is 230. How much total insulin should be given? _______________
  a. 20 units
  b. 32 units
  c. 20 units
  d. 26 units

Question 2

Order: Sandostatin 0.05 mg subcutaneous Available:
 
  a. 1.75 mL
  b. 2 mL
  c. 0.5 mL
  d. 1 mL


JCABRERA33

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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