Directions: Refer to the following Sliding Scale for Regular Insulin:
Blood Sugar Regular Insulin
0-120 0 units
121-140 4 units
141-180 6 units
181-220 9 units
221-260 12 units
261-300 15 units
>301 Call physician
Order: AM dose: Humulin NPH 15 units and Humulin regular 5 units subcutaneous. The AM blood sugar is 230. How much total insulin should be given? _______________
a. 20 units
b. 32 units
c. 20 units
d. 26 units
ANS: B
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