Endocrine medications
Endocrine medications ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin lispro to a client with diabetes. The nurse should understand that insulin lispro has which of the following characteristics?
Correct. Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting insulin with a rapid onset of action, typically within 15 minutes, and a short duration of action, lasting about 3-4 hours. It is used to control postprandial glucose levels.
Incorrect. Insulin lispro is not characterized by slow onset and long duration of action. This description more closely matches the characteristics of long-acting insulins.
Incorrect. Insulin lispro is not characterized by intermediate onset and duration of action. Intermediate-acting insulins, such as NPH insulin, have a slower onset and a longer duration of action.
Incorrect. Insulin lispro, like other insulins, has a peak action time. The peak action time refers to the time when the insulin has its maximum effect on lowering blood glucose levels.
A) Correct. Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting insulin with a rapid onset of action, typically within 15 minutes, and a short duration of action, lasting about 3-4 hours. It is used to control postprandial glucose levels.
B) Incorrect. Insulin lispro is not characterized by slow onset and long duration of action. This description more closely matches the characteristics of long-acting insulins.
C) Incorrect. Insulin lispro is not characterized by intermediate onset and duration of action. Intermediate-acting insulins, such as NPH insulin, have a slower onset and a longer duration of action.
D) Incorrect. Insulin lispro, like other insulins, has a peak action time. The peak action time refers to the time when the insulin has its maximum effect on lowering blood glucose levels.