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Question 1

now you are going to shake the medicine to mix it. remind patients that the medicine must be injected immediately after mixing.

Answer 1

push down on the plunger to transfer the liquid into the vial. keep your thumb firmly down on the plunger.

Question 2

shake hard until liquid and powder are mixed well. tell patients to shake like they would a bottle of oil and vinegar salad dressing.

Answer 2

when mixed well, the medicine should look cloudy; there should be no visible clumps or white powder. Patients can refer to the Instructions for Use for images of properly mixed medicine.

Question 3

keep holding the plunger as you turn the vial upside down and tap to help the medicine drip down.

Answer 3

bubbles are normal and not harmful.

Question 4

pull the plunger beyond the black dashed dose line.

Answer 4

twist the vial connector to remove the vial from the syringe.

Question 5

attach the needle onto the syringe by twisting it on.

Answer 5

slowly push the plunger so the top lines up with the black dashed dose line. pull the needle cover straight off.

Question 6

inject subcutaneously immediately to deliver a single weekly dose of Bydureon.

Answer 6

encourage patients to follow the steps in the instructions for use booklet when they are preparing their dose at home.