PTCE Handout 7: Diabetes
Pharmacy Technician Program
2011-12
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a.
b.
c.
d.
b
Which is the best size needle and syringe for
a very thin, 20 yr. old patient injecting 23
units of insulin daily?
25 g, 1cc syringe, 3/8” needle
25 g, 3/10cc syringe whole unit markings,
3/8” needle
30 g ½ cc syringe, 3/8” needle
30 g, 3/10cc syringe, ½ unit markings, 3/8”
needle
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Glucagon is used
When a patient has high blood sugar
As a substitute for sugar in diet
When a patient has low blood sugar
Daily with insulin to prevent
hypoglycemia
When a patient has low blood sugar
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Type 1 diabetics would not use which
medication?
Lantus
Glucagon
Glucotrol
Lispro
Glucotrol (it is an oral diabetes med).

a.
b.
c.
d.
Which insulin is cloudy?
Humulin R
Humulin N
Lantus
All of the above
Humulin N

a.
b.
c.
d.
Which is true regarding insulin and
refrigeration?
Insulin should never be refrigerated.
It should never be left outside of the
refrigerator.
It is good for approx. 28 days outside of
refrigerator.
It burns more when injected at room temp.
Is good for approx. 28 days at room temp.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Which statement is true regarding Type
2 diabetics?
Usually diagnosed during pregnancy.
Only use insulin.
Can use both insulin and oral meds.
All of the above.
Can use both insulin and oral meds.
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True or False: Type 1 diabetics can
increase their pancreatic output of insulin
by changing their diet and exercise.
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False

a.
b.
c.
d.
Which insulin comes in an inhalation
dosage form?
Exubera
Lantus
Humalog
Humulin 70/30 mix
Exubera

a.
b.
c.
d.
Which insulin can be given IV?
Humulin R
Humulin N
Lantus
Humalog mix 75/25
Humulin R

a.
b.
c.
d.
Which drug is used to treat diabetes?
Metformin
Synthroid
Coreg
Ritalin
Metformin

a.
b.
c.
d.
Which class of drugs is used to treat
diabetes?
Sulfonylureas
Ace inhibitors
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines
Sulfonylureas

a.
b.
c.
d.
Glyburide is used to treat:
Hyperlipidemia
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus

a.
b.
c.
d.
Insulin is used to treat which:
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperglycemia

a.
b.
c.
d.
Where is insulin stored in the
pharmacy?
Freezer
Refrigerator
On a shelf at room temperature
None of the above
Refrigerator

a.
b.
c.
d.
What is the proper temp for insulin
storage?
10-20 degrees F
53-63 degrees F
45-55 degrees F
36-46 degrees F
36-46 degrees F

a.
b.
c.
d.
Hypoglycemia is defined as:
Elevated cholesterol
Low blood sugar
High blood sugar
Low calcium
Low blood sugar

a.
b.
c.
d.
Which type of diabetes is usually
diagnosed in childhood?
Type 2
Type 1
Gestational
Type 4
Type 1

a.
b.
c.
d.
Which type of diabetes is known as
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?
Type 4
Type 1
Type A
Type 2
Type 1

a.
b.
c.
d.
How many units are in a standard
bottle of Regular U-100 insulin?
10
50
100
1000
1000

a.
b.
c.
d.
SC
Humulin N is injected by which route of
administration?
IV
IM
SC
IV Push

a.
b.
c.
d.
IV
Which type of injection offers the
quickest onset of action?
IM
SC
IV
ID

a.
b.
c.
d.
An HbA1C test will show glucose
control over what period of time?
3 months
10 days
1 month
1 week
3 months
How long can insulin be left at room
temp before it must be discarded?
a. Approximately 1 month
b. Approximately 2 months
c. Approximately 3 months
d. Until the insulin reaches the expiration
date listed on the bottle
Approximately 1 month
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True or False:
 Insulin injections should be given at the
same injection site to maintain a
constant level of absorption.
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
False; the sites should be rotated.