University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2020
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130

Pages:

1
Author:

Trevon Bernard

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ insulin lispro MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ antidiabetics, hormones CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Lowers blood glucose by: stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Therapeutic Use Control of hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. Complications HYPOGLYCEMIA, : lipodystrophy, pruritus, erythema, swelling, allergic reactions including ANAPHYLAXIS. Medication Administration Insulin lispro subcut, onset within 15 min, peak 1–2 hr, duration 3– 4 hr. Contraindications/Precautions Hypoglycemia; Allergy or hypersensitivity to insulin lispro; Hypoglycemia. Interactions Beta blockers, clonidine, and reserpine may mask some of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Corticosteroids,thyroid supplements, estrogens, isoniazid, niacin, phenothiazines, and rifampin may increase insulin requirements. Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Control of blood glucose levels in diabetic patients without the appearance of hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episodes. ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES Nursing Interventions Do not confuse Humalog with Humulin. Due to the short duration of action, insulin lispro must be used with a longer acting insulin, insulin infusion pump or in combination with oral sulfonurea agents. Client Education Demonstrate technique for mixing insulins by drawing up insulin lispro first and rolling intermediate-acting insulin vial between palms to mix, rather than shaking (may cause inaccurate dose). THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7