Ch 13 Days Supply of Insulin
Authored by Michael Yoshihara
Mathematics
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This quiz focuses on pharmaceutical calculations, specifically determining days supply for insulin prescriptions in a pharmacy technician or pharmacology context. The problems require students to work with insulin concentrations (U-100), dosing schedules (daily, b.i.d., t.i.d.), and stability limitations of different insulin formulations. Students must understand that days supply calculations involve determining both the mathematical duration based on prescription volume and dosing frequency, as well as the practical limitation imposed by each medication's refrigerated shelf life once opened. The core mathematical skills include unit conversions, proportion calculations, and determining the limiting factor between calculated supply and manufacturer stability guidelines. This represents college-level pharmaceutical education content, requiring mastery of medical abbreviations, dosing terminology, and real-world pharmacy practice considerations. Created by Michael Yoshihara, a Mathematics teacher in US who teaches grade 13. This specialized quiz serves as essential practice for pharmacy technician students who must master days supply calculations for insulin dispensing. The problems can be used as formative assessment during pharmaceutical calculations units, homework assignments to reinforce dosing concepts, or review materials before certification examinations. Each question presents authentic scenarios that mirror real pharmacy practice, making this quiz particularly valuable for students preparing for workplace responsibilities. The variety of insulin types, concentrations, and dosing frequencies provides comprehensive coverage of common clinical situations. This content aligns with pharmaceutical education standards and supports learning objectives related to prescription processing, medication safety, and accurate dispensing practices required in professional pharmacy settings.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Calculate the days supply for the following prescription: Humulin N U-100 10mL 35 U SQ daily. Note: Humulin is good for 31 days refrigerated once opened.
29 days
28 days
30 days
31 days
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Calculate the days supply for the following prescription: Levemir U-100 10 mL U SQ daily. Note: Levemir is good for 42 days refrigerated once opened.
100 days
42 days
28 days
60 days
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Calculate the days supply for the following prescription: Novolin N U-100 20 mL 20 U SQ t.i.d. Note: Novolin is good for 42 days refrigerated once opened.
33 days
42 days
28 days
60 days
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Calculate the days supply for the following prescription: Levemir U-100 30 mL 90 U SQ daily. Note: Levemir is good for 42 days refrigerated once opened.
42 days
33 days
21 days
90 days
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Calculate the days supply for the following prescription: Tresiba U-100 15 mL 42 U SQ daily. Note: Tresiba is good for 56 days refrigerated once opened and comes in a package size of 5 pens, 3 mL each.
56 days
35 days
42 days
90 days
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Calculate the days supply for the following prescription: Humulin N U-100 20 mL 40 U SQ b.i.d. Note: Humulin is good for 31 days refrigerated once opened.
25 days
31 days
14 days
42 days
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.3
CCSS.7.NS.A.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Calculate the days supply for the following prescription: Apidra U-100 20 mL 24 U SQ t.i.d. Note: Apidra is good for 28 days refrigerated once opened.
28 days
42 days
27 days
33 days
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.3
CCSS.7.NS.A.3
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