Lorazepam

Question 1

Lorazepam Trade Name?

Answer 1

Ativan

Question 2

Lorazepam Indications?

Answer 2

-Restraint
-TBI
-Hyperthemia
-Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergic OD
-TCP/DC Cardioversion
-Organophosphate
-Anxiety
-Alcohol Withdrawl
-Seizure

Question 3

Lorazepam Contraindications?

Answer 3

-Hypersensitivity
-Respiratory Insufficiency
-Hypotension

Question 4

Lorazepam Adult Dose?

Answer 4

1mg - 4mg

1mg (0.1mg/kg)- TBI, Hyperthermia, Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergenic, TCP/DC, Organophosphate, Anxiety, Alcohol W/D,
2mg (0.1mg/kg) - Restraint
4mg - (0.1mg/kg) Seizure

Question 5

Lorazepam Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

1/10th of the adult dose

Question 6

Lorazepam Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

8mg and 2mg respectively but highly dependeng on indication