Rapid Acting (insulin lispro)

A patient received lispro at 0800. At what time would you anticipate the peak time/action following administration?

0830

The nurse is educating the client with diabetes on treatment of hypoglycemia. The recommendation is to consume food or drink that contains 15 grams of carbohydrates to raise the blood sugar levels back into a safe range. Which of the following examples meet the guidelines? Select all that apply.

*A serving of glucose gel *Five to six pieces of hard candy or jelly beans *One tablespoon of sugar

The nurse is administering insulin to a client with diabetes mellitus type I. Which of the following are examples of rapid-acting insulin? Select all that apply.

*Humalog *Admelog

Insulin lispro lowers blood glucose by regulating the metabolism of which of the following? Select all that apply.

*Proteins *Carbohydrates *Fats

A newly diagnosed diabetic client is receiving discharge instruction. To evaluate the clients understanding of hyperglycemia clinical manifestations, the client is asked to list them. Which of the following clinical manifestations provided by the client would require further education? Select all that apply.

*Tachycardia *Diaphoresis

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus type I who received lispro 30 minutes ago. The client reports they feel like their blood glucose is low. Which of the following are clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply.

*Weakness *Tachycardia *Shakes *Palpitations

The nurse administers lispro to the client at 0800. At what time would the nurse anticipate the onset time/action following administration?

0815

Which of the following onset times aligns with lispro?

10-30 minutes

A patient receives lispro at 0800. At what time would you anticipate the duration time/action following administration?

1200

A patient receiving insulin therapy is pale, sweaty, confused and difficult to arouse. Her blood sugar is low. Which of the following is the best intervention?

Administer 1 mg IV glucagon per protocol

Lispro is used to control which of the following levels in individuals who have diabetes mellitus type I and type II?

Glucose

With type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus, lispro controls which of the following?

Hyperglycemia

Classify the following clinical manifestations to either the hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Hypoglycemia -Palpitations -Weakness -Lethargy -Tachycardia -Diaphoresis Hyperglycemia -Drowsiness -Polyuria -Nausea -Polydipsia -Confusion

Lispro is which type of insulin?

Rapid-acting insulin

What is the route of administration of lispro?

Subcutaneous

A patient is receiving lispro insulin at 0800. Based on the onset of the insulin, which of the following should be confirmed prior to administration?

The meal tray is present at the time of administration