Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus. A majo

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Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus. A major side effect to watch for is low blood sugar. Symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) include:

A. very slow heart rate and leg pain. B. insomnia and anorexia. C. headache and confusion. D. dry, pale skin and slow respiratory rate.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hypoglycemia causes headache and confusion due to low glucose in the brain.

NSAID' stands for 'NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.' These are used to:

A. treat mild pain. B. build muscle. C. treat tuberculosis. D. increase appetite.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: NSAIDs like ibuprofen treat mild pain and inflammation.

Topical medications are stored:

A. with the oral medications. B. separately from oral medications. C. in a refrigerator. D. in a double locked cabinet.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Topical medications are stored separately to prevent confusion with oral drugs.

The abbreviation for kilograms is

A. Ks. B. Kg. C. NKA. D. D/C.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kg is the standard abbreviation for kilograms.

The abbreviation for right eye is

A. LE. B. OU. C. OS. D. OD.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: OD stands for 'oculus dexter,' or right eye.

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