Valium

Question 1

Therapeutic Effects of Valium

Answer 1

Depress CNS, Terminate seizures, calm anxiety or violent behavior.

Question 2

Indication for valium

Answer 2

Status epilepticus, sedation (RSI)

Question 3

Contraindication for Valium

Answer 3

Allergy to benzodiazepines, dangerous with prior ingestion of alcohol or sedatives, respiratory depression, hypotension.

Question 4

Side Effects of Valium

Answer 4

Hypotension, Confusion, unconsciousness, resp &/or cardiac arrest.

Question 5

Adult Dose for valium

Answer 5

2-5mg IV or rectal up to 10mg

Question 6

Pediatric Dose for Valium

Answer 6

0.2-0.3mg/kg IV up to 10mg 0.5mg/kg rectal up to 10mg

Question 7

Depress CNS, Terminate seizures, calm anxiety or violent behavior.

Answer 7

Therapeutic Effects of Valium

Question 8

Status epilepticus, sedation (RSI)

Answer 8

Indication for valium

Question 9

Allergy to benzodiazepines, dangerous with prior ingestion of alcohol or sedatives, respiratory depression, hypotension.

Answer 9

Contraindication for Valium

Question 10

Hypotension, Confusion, unconsciousness, resp &/or cardiac arrest.

Answer 10

Side Effects of Valium

Question 11

2-5mg IV or rectal up to 10mg

Answer 11

Adult Dose for valium

Question 12

0.2-0.3mg/kg IV up to 10mg 0.5mg/kg rectal up to 10mg

Answer 12

Pediatric Dose for Valium