Sedatives Flashcards
1
Q
What are the therapeutic effects of benzodiazepines?
A
- anxiolysis
- sedation
- amnesia
2
Q
True or false: Benzodiazepine dosage should be decreased in the elderly?
A
True
3
Q
Name two benzodiazepine medications:
A
midazolam (Versed) and lorazepam (Ativan)
4
Q
How must IV lorazepam (Ativan) be administered?
A
It must be diluted in an equal volume of normal saline, sterile water for injection, or D5W and given slowly over two minutes,
5
Q
When given together, opioids and benzodiazepines can cause:
A
an increased risk of hypotension and CNS and respiratory depression
6
Q
What is the onset of action for IV Versed and Ativan?
A
1-5 minutes
