Benzodiazepine Anticonvulsants

Question 1

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Diazepam (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant), when used as an anticonvulsant, is for _______________ therapy during what is called ______________ _______________

Answer 1

Acute therapy
Status epilepticus

Question 2

Diazepam (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant) is given ______________, but does not mix well with other drugs, except for ________________

Answer 2

IV
Ketamine

Question 3

Diazepam(benzodiazepine anticonvulsant) can be given PO, but this is not common due to hepatic _____________ ______________

Answer 3

First pass

Question 4

Diazepam (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant)can be given ______________ in an emergency

Answer 4

Rectally

Question 5

Side effects of Diazepam (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant) (PAWH)

Answer 5

1. Paradoxical excitement
2. Ataxia
3. Weakness
4. Hepatic necrosis (cats)

Question 6

_________________ (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant) is three times more potent than Diazepam and has a faster onset

Answer 6

Midazolam

Question 7

Midazolam (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant) can be given by what four routes

Answer 7

1. IV
2. IM
3. Intranasal
4. Oral

Question 8

One side effect of Midazolam(benzodiazepine anticonvulsant)

Answer 8

Respiratory depression

Question 9

_______________ (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant) is 4-5X more potent than Diazepam, but has a slower onset w longer duration

Answer 9

Lorazepam

Question 10

Lorazepam (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant) can be given by what four routes

Answer 10

1. IV
2. IM
3. Intranasal
4. Buccal