Diabetes Lab

Question 1

Which two strengths do insulin injections come one? (Units/mL)
Occasionally it comes in what other strength?

Answer 1

100, 300

500

Question 2

Where can you inject insulin?

Answer 2

Abdomin
Thigh
Tricep
Lower back
Glutes

Question 3

How do you inject insulin?

Answer 3

Pinch injection area and insert needle at 90 degrees
Release pinch and press down on plunger to inject insulin
Hold for 5-10 sec then remove and dispose in sharps container

Question 4

Process to prime insulin pen

Answer 4

Remove cap
Twist on new pen needle
Twist dose dial to 2 units
Depress button and hold
Repeat until a bead of fluid comes out of needle tip

Question 5

Steps to use blood glucose meter

Answer 5

Wash Hands/sterilize finger
Prick with lancet
Apply test strip to blood drop
Rotate fingers with each test

Question 6

What is the rule of 15?

Why is it used?

Answer 6

Used if pt is symptomatic for hypoglycemia

• check BG, if below 70 mg/dl consume 15g of glucose
• Wait 15 min then check BG again
• If still bellow 70mg/dl take another 15g of glucose
• wait 15 min and check again
• if still below 70mg/dl consume another 15g of glucose and call a medical provider

Question 7

What can you use if someone is unresponsive due to hypoglycemia?

Answer 7

Injectable glucagon
Nasal glucagon (baqsimi)

Question 8

What can you use to screen for ketoacidosis?

Answer 8

Ketostix test strips

Question 9

General roles of a pharmacist discussed in lab

Answer 9

Monitor meds
Lipid monitoring
Glucose monitoring
Med changes
Early detection
Data gathering
Behavior changes
Foot exam
Eye exam
Diabetes educators
Immunization 
Smoking cessation