diazepam

Question 1

Trade name for diazepam

Answer 1

Valium

Question 2

Classes for diazepam

Answer 2

Benzodiazepine
Anticonvulsant
Sedative
Hypnotic

Question 3

Standard supplies for diazepam

Answer 3

Vial

Ampule

Question 4

Mechanisms of action for diazepam

Answer 4

Produces sedation by acting on the limbic system, the thalamus, and hypothalamus
Binds to gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) benzodiazepine receptors in the brain
Raises the seizure threshold
Produces tranquilizing (antianxiety) effect on the central nervous system

Question 5

Indications for diazepam

Answer 5

Seizure activity
Status epilepticus
Procedural sedation for rapid sequence intubation and cardioversion
Chemical restraint for agitated (excited) delirium
Delirium tremens
Severe anxiety

Question 6

Contraindications for diazepam

Answer 6

Known hypersensitivity of the drug

Head injury

Question 7

Adverse reactions of diazepam

Answer 7

Sedation
Transient amnesia
Respiratory depression
Respiratory arrest
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Nausea
Vomiting

Question 8

Routes of administration for diazepam

Answer 8

IV
IO
IM
Rectal

Question 9

Adult dosages for diazepam

Answer 9

2.0 mg increments over 2 minutes

Question 10

Pediatric dosages for diazepam

Answer 10

IV/IO: 0.2-0.3 mg/kg
IM: 0.1-2.0 mg/kg
Rectal: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg

Question 11

Special considerations for diazepam

Answer 11

Efficacy of rectal administration of the drug to adults has not been established

Question 12

Onset/Peak/Duration for diazepam (IV/IO)

Answer 12

O: 2-5 minutes
P: 15 minutes
D: 15-60 minutes

Question 13

Onset/Peak/Duration for diazepam (IM)

Answer 13

O: 15-30 minutes
P: 30-45 minutes
D: 15-60 minutes

Question 14

Onset/Peak/Duration for diazepam (Rectal)

Answer 14

Variable