QMA Insulin Qualified Medication Aide Exam

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A resident's order requires mixing 12 units of NPH (cloudy) insulin and 5 units of Regular (clear) insulin. Which of the following describes the correct procedure for drawing the insulin into the syringe?

Draw up 12 units of NPH, then 5 units of Regular insulin into the same syringe. Inject 5 units of air into the Regular vial, then 12 units of air into the NPH vial, then draw up 12 units of NPH, and finally 5 units of Regular. Inject 12 units of air into the NPH vial, then 5 units of air into the Regular vial, then draw up 5 units of Regular, and finally 12 units of NPH. Draw up the two types of insulin in separate syringes and administer two separate injections.

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Inject 12 units of air into the NPH vial, then 5 units of air into the Regular vial, then draw up 5 units of Regular, and finally 12 units of NPH.

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