ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 32 : Diabetes Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching patients about self-injection of insulin. Which statement is true regarding injection sites?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rotating insulin injection sites within the same location (e.g., abdomen) for about 1 week ensures consistent absorption while preventing tissue damage. Random rotation or avoiding the abdomen is incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
Which action is most appropriate regarding the nurse's administration of a rapid-acting insulin to a hospitalized patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid-acting insulin, like lispro, should be given within 15 minutes of a meal to match the postprandial glucose spike, mimicking natural insulin response.
Question 3 of 5
After starting treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus 6 months earlier, a patient is in the office for a follow-up examination. The nurse will monitor which laboratory test to evaluate the patient's adherence to the antidiabetic therapy over the past few months?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hemoglobin A1C reflects average blood glucose over 2â??3 months, indicating adherence to antidiabetic therapy. Other tests provide less comprehensive data.
Question 4 of 5
A patient in the emergency department was showing signs of hypoglycemia and had a fingerstick glucose level of 38 mg/dL. The patient has just become unconscious. The nurse will anticipate which action to be next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unconscious patients with hypoglycemia require IV glucose (e.g., 50% dextrose) to rapidly restore blood sugar, as oral intake is not possible. Lab tests are not immediate priorities.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin intravenously. Which statement about the administration of intravenous insulin is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only regular insulin is approved for IV administration, typically in emergencies like diabetic ketoacidosis, due to its predictable pharmacokinetics.