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Q1. What is U100 insulin?

a)Insulin that is 100% derived from cows. ✔ ✗

b)Insulin that is 100% present in nature. ✔ ✗

c)Insulin where 1ml liquid volume contains 100 units. ✔ ✗

d)Insulin where 0.5ml liquid volume contains 100 units. ✔ ✗

Q2. Which of the following is a rapid acting analogue insulin?

a)Actrapid. ✔ ✗

b)Humulin I. ✔ ✗

c)Insulin lispro (Humalog). ✔ ✗

d)Insuman Rapid. ✔ ✗

Q3. Which one of the following is not true about mixed insulin preparations?

a)Mixed insulins are composed of short and long acting insulins. ✔ ✗

b)Mixed insulins are most effective when taken at bedtime. ✔ ✗

c)Mixed insulins have a 12-14 hour duration of action. ✔ ✗

d)Humulin M3 is an example of a mixed insulin. ✔ ✗

Q4. Which one of the following is not true?

a)Hypurin Bovine isophane insulin is derived from sheep. ✔ ✗

b)Intermediate acting insulins have a 12-18 hour duration of action. ✔ ✗

c)Hypurin Porcine isophane insulin is derived from pigs. ✔ ✗

d)Intermediate acting insulins should be taken 30 minutes before food or bed. ✔ ✗

Q5. Which one of the following is true regarding long acting analogue insulin?

a)Actrapid is an example of a long acting analogue insulin. ✔ ✗

b)Insulin glargine has an 18-24 hour duration of action. ✔ ✗

c)Insulin glargine can be used as a mealtime insulin. ✔ ✗

d)This is insulin where the natural amino acid sequence has been modified to promote a more rapid action than natural insulin. ✔ ✗

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