NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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For starting insulin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), what is the initial daily dose?

10 units SC daily or 0.1-0.2 units SC/kg/day
20 units SC daily
15 units SC daily
0.5 units SC/kg/day

The correct answer is: 10 units SC daily or 0.1-0.2 units SC/kg/day

In starting insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, the initial daily dose is typically 10 units subcutaneously (under the skin) daily or 0.1-0.2 units per kilogram of body weight per day. Option B and C may be too high of a starting dose for some patients and can increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Option D is only applicable if the patient weighs approximately 50-100 kg, but it is not the recommended starting dose. Therefore, A is the correct answer for initial daily dose in starting insulin for T2DM.