1. Which of the following statements regarding ultra long-acting insulins is CORRECT?

2. When teaching patients to use a pen device, how many units of insulin should be primed before use?

3. Which of the following is the BEST strategy to assess patient understanding of their diabetes education?

4. Which of the following is the MOST common obstacle to good adherence with injectable diabetes medication?

5. Which of the following BEST describes motivational interviewing?

6. SJ is a 62-year-old woman with a 7-year history of type 2 diabetes for which she is currently taking an insulin aspart 70/30 twice daily. Her most recent A1c level was 9.2%. Shortly after, her body mass index decreased from 36 to 33 kg/m2, but in the last 6 months, she has gained 15 pounds. Her compliance with her current insulin regimen is poor. On average, she admits to missing several injections per week and has not checked her blood glucose level in several weeks as she is out of test strips. She is depressed, concerned about weight gain, and does not want to add any more injections. Which of the following would be the MOST USEFUL strategy to address SJ's issues?

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