Exam 1: NR293 NR 293 Latest

Exam 1: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Chamberlain

Question:

Insulin lispro insulin aspart insulin glulisine are all examples of?

Answer:

Rapid-acting insulins

Onset: 15 minutes

Peak: 1-2 hours

Duration: 3-5 hours

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Question:

Regular insulin/ Short acting

Answer:

administered to individuals living with diabetes mellitus to lower blood glucose levels by stimulating the uptake of glucose in the skeletal muscle and fat cells.regular insulin may be given intravenously and subcutaneously

Question:

Regular insulin (subcutaneous) timing

Answer:

Onset: 30-60 minutes

Peak: 2-4 hours

Duration: 6-10 hours

Question:

Regular insulin (intravenous) timing

Answer:

Onset: 10-30 minutes

Peak: 15-30 minutes

Duration: 30-60 minutes

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Question:

when to check for hypoglycemia after regular insulin administration

Answer:

between 30 minutes to 4 hours after injection

Question:

Prior to administering a prescribed dose of short-acting insulin (subq), the

nurse should:

Answer:

assess the blood glucose level confirm the type of insulin with another licensed nurse Short-acting insulin should be administered within 30 minutes prior to a meal

Question:

Intermediate-acting insulins

Answer:

(Also know as NPH) are a sterile mixture of zinc insulin crystals and protamine sulfate in buffered water that is cloudy or opaque in appearance.Like all insulins, NPH's therapeutic effect is lowering blood glucose levels in clients living with diabetes by stimulating the uptake of glucose

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