Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 8

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A private nurse visits a client who is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily. The client asks the nurse how the storage of the unopened vials of insulin. The nurse tells the client to:

  

     A. Store it at room temperature

     B. Store it in the freezer

     C. Store it in the refrigerator

     D. Keep the insulin in a sunlight, dry place

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Store it in the refrigerator

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Option C: Unopened insulin is stored in the refrigerator until the expiry date.

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Option A: Only opened vials are stored at room temperature and it will only last for 28 days.

Option B: It should never be stored in the freezer.

Option D: Insulin is sensitive to light.

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