Which of the following is the correct procedure for mixing two types of insulin in the same syringe?
a. withdraw the regular insulin prior to any other type of insulin
b. withdraw the regular insulin after other types of insulin
c. draw each insulin in a separate syringe, then combine the two
d. two types of insulin should not be mixed in the same syringe
ANS: A
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A Correct: Regular insulin always should be drawn up before any other type of insulin.
B Incorrect: Regular insulin always should be drawn up first.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate technique.
D Incorrect: Although true with a few insulins, it is not characteristic of most.
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