Question

1. Insulin is most often administered by a. subcutaneous injection b. oral administration c. intramuscular injection d. intravenous administration 2. Which recommendation is NOT advised for pregnant women with diabetes? a. insulin therapy b. 10 percent weight los c. physical activity d. low-carbohydrate breakfast Indicate whether the statement is rue or false 3. Duration of action of rapid acting insulin is longer than intermediate acting a. True b. False 4. Some antidiabetic drugs work by inhibiting liver glucose production a. True b. False 5. Pregnancy increases insulin resistance a. True b. False 6. Nutrition counseling and education are the same. a. True b. False It is important as a counselor to evaluate one's own beliefs and attit a. True b. False

Answer 1

1. insulin is most often administered by ____

a. subcutaneous injection

2. which recommendation is NOT advised for pregnant women with diabetes?

b. 10 percent weight loss

3. Duration of action of rapid acting insulin is longer than intermediate acting.

a. True

NPH Human Insulin which has an onset of insulin effect of 1 to 2 hours, a peak effect of 4 to 6 hours, and duration of action of more than 12 hours. Very small doses will have an earlier peak effect and shorter duration of action, while higher doses will have a longer time to peak effect and prolonged duration.