Insulin Administration Quiz

Insulin cannot be administered orally because

• It takes too long to be absorbed

• It will be destroyed by the acids in the stomach

• It is too difficult to administer an exact dose

• It has a very bitter taste

Insulin is usually administered subcutaneously because

• It hurts less

• It is activated by fat cells

• It enables slower absorption

• It enables quicker absorption

Which of the following would NOT be a site for insulin administration?

• lateral posterior aspect of upper arm

• abdomen

• lateral anterior aspect of the thigh

• Deltoid muscle

Insulin is always prescribed this way

• milligrams

• grams

• units

• mmol

What type of insulin is administered by an insulin pump?

• intermediate acting

• Mixed insulin

• rapid acting insulin

• Long acting insulin

A background dose of insulin is always required overnight

• because it helps prevent hypoglycaemia

• because glucose still needs to get into cells

• because blood glucose levels will drop

• to enable the release of glucose from the liver

The most appropriate type of insulin to be administer to someone who has a high spike in BGLs after a meal is;

• rapid (fast ) acting insulin

• Intermediate acting insulin

• Long acting insulin

• Mixed insulin

Which of the following statements is true about insulin storage?

• Always store in fridge

• Once opened store in fridge

• Only store in fridge until opened

If an insulin dose is missed the likely consequences will be

• Increased blood glucose levels

• Decreased blood glucose levels