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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.


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

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

Answer to Question 2

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


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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