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What is the trade name of Diazepam?

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Valium

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What is the Classification of Diazepam?

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Benzodiazepine

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What is the action of Diazepam?

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induces amnesia and sedation, raises seizure threshold

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What are the indications of Diazepam?

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seizures, chemical sedation, anxiety

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What are the contra/ cautions of Diazepam?

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respiratory depression, coma, head injury

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What are the Side effects of Diazepam?

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respiratory depression, muscle weakness

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What is the onset/ duration of Diazepam?

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Onset: 1-5 min IV, 15-30 IM
Duration: 15-60 min

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What is the route and administration of Diazepam?

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IV/IO/rectal every 5 minutes

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What is the adult dose of Diazepam?

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5-10 mg (max 30 mg); cut dose in half for pts on narcotics or alcohol

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What is the pediatric dose of Diazepam?

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0.1 mg/kg (max 10 mg)

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What is the trade name of Haloperidol?

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Haldol

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What is the onset and duration of Haloperidol?

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Onset: IM 30-60 min
Duration: 12-24 hrs

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What is the action of Haloperidol?

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Sedative effect

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What is the indication for Haloperidol?

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Acute psychotic episodes

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What are the contra/ Cautions of Haloperidol?

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Parkinsons disease, depressed CNS, pregnancy, head injury

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What are the side / adverse effects of Haloperidol?

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seizures, dystonia, QT prolongation

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What are the routes of Haloperidol?

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IV/IO/IM

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What is the adult dose of Haloperidol?

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IV/ IO: 2-5 mg

IM: 5-10 mg

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What is the pediatric dose of Haloperidol?

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IM (6-12): 1-3 mg

IM(12+): 5-10 mg

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What is the trade name of Lorazepam?

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Ativan

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What is the onset/ duration of Lorazepam?

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Onset: 1-3 min IV, 10-30 min IM
Duration: 2 hrs

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What is the classification of Lorazepam?

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Benzodiazepine

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What is the action of Lorazepam?

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Induces amnesia and sedation, raises seizure threshold.

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What is the indication for lorazepam?

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Seizures, severe anxiety, sedation.

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What are the contra/ cautions of Lorazepam?
Coma, suspected drug abuse
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What are the side/ adverse effects of Lorazepam?
CNS, depression, hypotension, bradycardia
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What is the route and administration of Lorazepam?
IV/IO maybe given every 5 minutes
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What is the adult dose of Lorazepam?
1-2 mg (max 4mg)
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What is the pediatric dose of Lorazepam?
0.1mg/kg
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What is the pediatric dose of Lorazepam?
0.1mg/kg
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What is the trade name of Midazolam?
Versed
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What is the onset/duration of Midazolam?
c
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What is the classification of Midazolam?
Benzodiazepine
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What is the action of Midazolam?
Induces amnesia and sedation, raises seizure threshold.
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What is the indication for Midazolam?
Seizures, chemical sedation, anxiety
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What is the contraindication of Midazolam?
respiratory depression, coma
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What are the side/ adverse effects of Midazolam?
respiratory depression
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What is the route and administration of Midazolam?
IV/IO may be given every 5 minutes IN/oral given as one dose IM given as one dose
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What is the adult dose of Midazolam?
IV/IO: 2-4mg (max 10) IN/ oral: 0.4 mg/kg IM: 2-5 mg Cut dose in half for pts on narcotics or alcohol
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What is the pediatric dose of Midazolam?
IV/IO: 0.1 mg/kg IN/ Oral 0.4 mg/kg IM: 0.1 mg/kg (max 4 mg) Cust dose in half for pts on narcotics or alcohol
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What is the trade name of Activated charcoal?
EZ-Char, Actidose, Liqui-Char
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What is the onset and duration of Activated charcoal?
Onset: 20 minutes to over an hour Duration: up to 3 hours
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What is the classification of Activated Charcoal?
Adsorbent
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What is the action of activated Charcoal?
adsorbs toxic substances from the GI tract
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What is the indication of Activated Charcoal?
Oral poisonings and medication overdose
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What are the contra/ cautions of Activated Charcoal?
Patient unable to swallow. Ingestion of caustics, corrosive liquids, hydrocarbons. Patients with undiagnosed abdominal pain or known GI obstruction
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What are the routes/ administration of Activated Charcoal?
oral/ nasogastric tube. Call medical control before using. Shake well before administering.
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What is the adult dose of Activated charcoal?
25-50 g
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What is the pediatric dose of Activated Charcoal?
1g/ kg
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What are the side/ adverse effects of Activated Charcoal?
Aspiration, constipation, vomiting

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