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Question 1

Versed: Generic Name

Answer 1

Midazolam Hydrochloride

Question 2

Versed: Trade Name

Answer 2

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Question 3

Versed: Class

Answer 3

Benzodiazepine

Question 4

Versed: Action

Answer 4

Reversibly interacts with gamma-amino butyric (GABA) receptors in the CNS causing sedative, amnesic effects

Question 5

Versed: Indications

Answer 5

Sedation, relieve anxiety, and impair memory of events (intubation, ventilated pts, cardioversion). Used with or without narcotic for conscious sedation. Also as a component in the induction of anesthesia before administration of other anesthetic agents, and for pts in status seizures.

Question 6

Versed: Contraindications

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity. Not recommended in pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding, shock, coma, acute alcohol intoxication with depression of VS

Question 7

Versed: S. E.

Answer 7

Airway obstruction, apnea, hypotension, O2 desat, respiratory and/or cardiac arrest, paradoxical behavior or excitement, coughing, HA, hiccups, N/V, and nystagmus (especially in children).

Question 8

Versed: Adult Dose

Answer 8

2-2.5mg slow IVP (2-3m) repeat to max dose: 0.1mg/kg

Question 9

Versed: Pedi Dose

Answer 9

0.1-0.3mg/kg IV/IO

Max total dose: 10mg

Question 10

Versed: Considerations

Answer 10

Continuous monitoring of respiratory and cardiac status. ↓ dose 50% in pts with renal/hepatic dysfunction.