Neuro Drugs

Question 1

Versed

Answer 1

• Pre medication (adult)- 2-5mg, slow IV, IO, IM
• post intubation (adult)- 2-5 mg q 5-10 minutes slow IV, IO
• seizure (adult) 2-6mg IV, 10 mg IM, 10 IN

Question 2

Ativan

Answer 2

• Seizure (adult): 4mg IV, IO
• Pre-medication/anxiety/withdrawal (adult): 0.5-2mg slow IV, 1-4mg IM
• post intubation- (adult): 2-4mg slow IV, IO q-every 5-10 minutes

Question 3

Valium

Answer 3

Anxiety- 2-5mg slow IV/IO
Seizures- 5-10mg slow IV/IO
Sedation- 5-15mg slow IV/IO