Exam 20: Insulin

Directions: Calculate the dosage and shade in the dosage on the syringe where provided. A client is on a sliding scale for insulin dosages q6h. The order is for Humulin Regular U-100 subcut q6h as follows: Change to new label, see control sheet Blood Glucose Level (mg per dL) Regular Insulin Less than 70 Call MD 201-250 4 units 251-300 6 units 301-350 8 units 351-400 10 units Greater than 400 Call MD a. At 8:00 AM the client's blood sugar is 384 mg/dL. Shade in the syringe with the appropriate dosage. b. At 2:00 PM the client's blood sugar is 310 mg/dL. Shade in the syringe with the appropriate dosage.

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s). - What is the difference between the calibration of units on the 1-mL insulin syringe and on the Lo-Dose syringe? ______________________________

Directions: Calculate the dosage and shade in the dosage on the syringe where provided. Order: Novolin Regular U-100 10 units subcut and Novolin NPH U-100 18 units subcut stat Available: a. What will you administer? _____ b. Explain the method for mixing two insulins: ______________________________ c. Shade in the appropriate dosage on the syringe provided.

Directions: Calculate the dosage and shade in the dosage on the syringe where provided. a. Trade name: _______________ b. Generic name: _______________ c. Directions for use: _______________ d. Is this a short- or long-acting insulin? __________

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s). - U-100 on the label of an insulin vial me ______________________________.

Directions: Calculate the dosage and shade in the dosage on the syringe where provided. Order: Humalog 75/25 U-100 27 units subcut at 7:30 AM Available: What will you administer using this syringe? _____ Shade in the appropriate dosage on the syringe.

Directions: Calculate the dosage and shade in the dosage on the syringe where provided. Order: Regular Humulin Insulin U-100 12 units subcut stat Available: a. What will you administer using this syringe? _____ Shade in the appropriate dosage on the syringe. b. What will you administer using this syringe? _____ Shade in the appropriate dosage on the syringe.

Directions: Calculate the dosage and shade in the dosage on the syringe where provided. a. What does the R on the label identify? _______________ b. Is this a short- or long-acting insulin? _______________ c. What is the total volume of the vial? _____ d. What is the dosage strength of the insulin? _______________

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s). - Order: Lantus U-100 insulin 68 units subcut daily at 8:00 AM Available: What will you administer using this syringe? ________ Shade in the appropriate dosage on the syringe.

Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s). - Order: Humulin Regular U-500 units 240 units subcut stat Available: a. What is the concentration of the insulin? ____________ b. Is this a short-acting or long-acting insulin? _____________ c. What will you administer using a 1 mL syringe? _________ d. Shade in the appropriate dosage on the syringe. e. Calculate the dose and shade it in using a U-100 insulin syringe.