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PhilipSeeMore · **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

lolol · **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.