The human insulin whose onset of action occurs within ____ minutes is Humalog (Lispro)
a. 30
b. 60
c. 15
d. 45
C
Humalog begins to take effect in less than half the time of regular, fast-acting insulin. The new formula can be injected 15 minutes before a meal.
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A) "Everyone knows what my problems are, and there is nothing I can do about it." B) "I am functioning fine now but I know that when problems come up again, I will ask for help." C) "My friends tell me that I have improved so this is a good time to stop." D) "It is so draining to deal with the same painful issues all of the time."
The client is to receive Zyloprim (allopurinol) 0.25 grams po every day. Each scored tablet contains 100 mg. How many tablets would the client receive?
A) 1.5 B) 2 C) 2.5 D) 3
In caring for a brain-injured patient with damage to the cortex, which changes in respiratory and ventilatory efforts would the nurse expect to observe?
1. Increased rate of breathing per minute 2. Increased respiratory effort by the use of chest and diaphragm muscles 3. Decreased voluntary initiation of ventilatory effort 4. Decrease in CO2 in blood analysis
Which statement is most important for the nurse to make when caring for an anxious patient with a new tracheostomy?
a. "I have cared for patients who were able to have the tracheostomy reversed." b. "I will be efficient and give care quickly." c. "I will wait until your tracheostomy heals before teaching." d. "I understand that you might be apprehen-sive."