a nurse is preparing to administer a rapid-acting insulin. which medication would the nurse likely administer?

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The nurse would likely administer insulin lispro.

Rapid-acting insulin (Novolog, Humalog, Apidra), also known as fast-acting insulin, starts working immediately after injection and stops working 2 to 4 hours later. Before a meal, rapid-acting insulin is injected to prevent blood glucose from rising and to treat high blood sugars.

Rapid-acting insulins have a shorter, more predictable half-life. They are most commonly used at the start of a meal because they work quickly. Rapid-acting insulin functions most similarly to insulin produced by the human pancreas. It quickly lowers blood sugar levels and only works for a short period of time.

Lantus (insulin glargine) is a long-acting insulin that aids in blood sugar control. This medication is only available under the brand name.

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