insulin lispro HIGH ALERT
Rapid-acting insulinWhat it's for
Mealtime coverage, sliding scale
Nursing considerations
- Onset ~15 min — food must be THERE, not 'coming'
- Peak 1-2h is when lows happen
- High-alert: two-nurse check per policy
Key side effects
📈 Watch
Glucose, hypoglycemia signs
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
