Author Question: A patient's weight is 68 kg. Converted to pounds, which is correct? 1. 150 lb 2. 148 lb 3. 135 ... (Read 87 times)

abc · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient's weight is 68 kg. Converted to pounds, which is correct?

1. 150 lb
2. 148 lb
3. 135 lb
4. 138 lb

Question 2

A patient is taking 36 units of Human Extended Zinc (Ultralente) insulin each morning. The insulin action will peak between:

1. 1 to 3 hours.
2. 6 to 8 hours.
3. 10 to 30 hours.
4. 24 to 48 hours.

jessicaduplan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
In metric system equivalents, 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds. 68 x 2.2 = 149.6 pounds. Round to 150 pounds.

Answer to Question 2

3
Extended Zinc (Ultralente) is a long-acting insulin that peaks between 10 to 30 hours.