Adult Psychiatric - Non-Disruptive Anxiety

Question 1

Adult - Non-Disruptive Anxiety - Tx prior to treatment of anxiety?

Answer 1

Consider medical causes

If CP/SOB obtain 12-lead and vitals

Question 2

Adult - Non-Disruptive Anxiety - Acute anxiety treatment?

Answer 2

Lorazepam 1mg SL q 15 to max of 4 mg

Question 3

Adult - Non-Disruptive Anxiety - If pt refuses transport?

Answer 3

Mandatory OLMC

Question 4

Adult - Non-Disruptive Anxiety - patients are not considered competent if?

Answer 4

They are likely to cause harm to themselves
They are likely to cause harm to others
They are disabled due to acute illness or injury
They are intoxicated

Question 5

Adult - Non-Disruptive Anxiety - LORazepam indication?

Answer 5

Acute anxiety

Question 6

Adult - Non-Disruptive Anxiety - LORazepam dose?

Answer 6

1 mg SL q 15 min to a total max of 4 mg

Question 7

Adult - Non-Disruptive Anxiety - LORazepam contraindication?

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines

Acute narrow-angle glaucoma