Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1619 of 2368

The nurse prepares to give insulin by injection. Which device is appropriate?

  1. A syringe calibrated in milliliters only
  2. A calibrated plastic medication cup
  3. A 60-mL syringe calibrated in whole numbers
  4. A syringe calibrated in units
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Correct answer: A syringe calibrated in units

Special syringes made for insulin are calibrated in units, not milliliters.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Math Calculations: Measuring Devices. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026