Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Regular insulin is the same as corrective action insulin.
2. All types of insulins may be administered intravenously in an emergency.
3. Incretin therapy is indicated in type 2 diabetics who have not achieved glycemic control on
metformin, sufonylurea, or both.
4. Incretin therapies are a first-line option in the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
5. The black box warning added to product labeling for thiazoladinediones reference increased
risk for GI bleeding.


1. True
2. False
Only clear insulins may be administered IV.
3. True
4. False
5. False
The warning refers to a contraindication for use in class III or class IV heart failure.

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