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Lorazepam (Ativan) Flashcards

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Lorazepam (Ativan) dose for status epilepticus

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2-4mg IV/IO/IM slow bolus

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Lorazepam (Ativan) indications

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Seizures
Sedation
Anxiety
Acute ethanol withdrawal

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Lorazepam (Ativan) contraindications

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CNS depression
Hypoventilation
Renal disease
Elderly & peds

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Which receptors do benzodiazepines bind to?

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Gaba-A receptors

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Lorazepam (Ativan) dose for rapid tranquilization of an agitated pt

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1-3mg IM every 30-60 min as needed

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Lorazepam (Ativan) kinetics

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Onset: 1-5 min
Duration: 4-6hrs

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Lorazepam (Ativan) adverse effects

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  • Respiratory depression
  • hypotension
  • delirium
  • over sedation
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Week 5 Meds (4 decks)

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