Insulin
Pt Teaching
S&S
100

What color is NPH?

What is Cloudy

100

What should a pt do prior to getting in a bathtub filled with water?

What is Check the temp

100

What is the medical term for excess urine?

What is polyuria


200

What is the only Insulin that can be given I.V?

What is Regular

200

What is the best way for a pt to check the temp. of water?

What is with a thermometer

200

What are common side effects of metformin?

What is Gi issues

300

What is the term for an insulin dose based on the current blood sugar?

What is a sliding scale

300

What 3 food groups need to be monitored for DM?

What is proteins, carbs, and fats

300

What medication class needs to be reported to MD if a sx is scheduled?

What is steroids

400

How is unopened Insulin stored?

What is in the refrigerator

400

A pt inquires on why are sites rotated for Insulin shots. The reason we rotate is due to what? (1 word)

What is absorption

400

If a pt is non responsive, Whats the best route to administer Glucagon?

What is IM

500

How long can Insulin be used before discarding?

What is a month

500

What needs to be frequently checked when a pt is sick?

What is BS

500

What is the name of the steroid produced by the body that is the "Stress Hormone"

What is Cortisol