Lorazepam Flashcards
1
Q
Lorazepam Trade Name?
A
Ativan
2
Q
Lorazepam Indications?
A
-Restraint
-TBI
-Hyperthemia
-Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergic OD
-TCP/DC Cardioversion
-Organophosphate
-Anxiety
-Alcohol Withdrawl
-Seizure
3
Q
Lorazepam Contraindications?
A
-Hypersensitivity
-Respiratory Insufficiency
-Hypotension
4
Q
Lorazepam Adult Dose?
A
1mg - 4mg
1mg (0.1mg/kg)- TBI, Hyperthermia, Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergenic, TCP/DC, Organophosphate, Anxiety, Alcohol W/D,
2mg (0.1mg/kg) - Restraint
4mg - (0.1mg/kg) Seizure
5
Q
Lorazepam Pediatric Dose?
A
1/10th of the adult dose
6
Q
Lorazepam Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?
A
8mg and 2mg respectively but highly dependeng on indication