Diazepam

Question 1

Diazepam:
Classification -
1. (List of 3)

Answer 1

Classification -

1. Anticonvulsant, anti-anxiety, sedative.

Question 2

Diazepam:
Action -
1. ___

Answer 2

Action -

1. Depresses central nervous system.

Question 3

Diazepam:
Onset of Action -
1. IV/IO: ___

Answer 3

Onset of Action -

1. IV/IO: 1-5 minutes, peak actions at 5-10 minutes.

Question 4

Diazepam:

Duration of Action -

Answer 4

Duration of Action -

1. 15-60 minutes.

Question 5

Diazepam: 
Indication - 
1. \_\_\_ 
2. \_\_\_ 
3. \_\_\_ 
4. \_\_\_ 
5. \_\_\_

Answer 5

Indication -

1. Seizures secondary to head trauma/alcohol withdrawal.
2. Status epilepticus.
3. For pacing, cardioversion, and post Rapid Sequence Intubation for relief of anxiety, tension, and to diminish recall of procedures.
4. Severe muscle spasm.
5. Severe anxiety.

Question 6

Diazepam:
Contraindication -
1. ___

Answer 6

Contraindication -

1. Known hypersensitivity.

Question 7

Diazepam: 
Use with Caution - 
1. \_\_\_ 
2. \_\_\_ 
3. \_\_\_ 
4. \_\_\_
5. \_\_\_

Answer 7

Use with Caution -

1. Elderly.
2. Patients with inadequate pulmonary function.
3. Patients with liver and/or kidney disease.
4. Patients with a history of drug addiction.
5. Patients that have used other CNS depressants.

Question 8

Diazepam:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult: ___

Answer 8

Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult: Range is 2-10 mg IM/IV/IO, refer to dosage regimen referenced in appropriate protocol section. General dose: 0.2 mg/kg/dose not to exceed 10 mg IV push.

Question 9

Diazepam:
Adverse Reaction -
1. (List of 9)
2. ___

Answer 9

Adverse Reaction -

1. Central nervous system depression, Ataxia, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Dizziness, Urticaria, Skin rash, Transient hypotension, Respiratory depression.
2. Venous thrombosis and phlebitis at the injection site.

Question 10

Diazepam:
Onset of Action -
1. IM: ___

Answer 10

Onset of Action -

1. IM: 15-30 minutes, peak actions at 30-60 minutes. Absorption is slow, erratic and incomplete.

Question 11

Diazepam:
Onset of Action -
1. PR: ___

Answer 11

Onset of Action -

1. PR: 1-5 minutes, peak actions at 10-45 minutes.

Question 12

Diazepam:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: ___

Answer 12

Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO in increments no greater than 2 mg to a maximum dose of 10 mg. Wait 1-2 minutes between doses to observe effect. Rectally, 0.5 mg/kg not to exceed 20 mg. Wait at least 5 minutes before giving a second dose. Contact May Bridge for more repeated doses. Administer rectal dose with 3 mL syringe (without needle) inserted as far as possible.