Lorazepam (Ativan)

Question 1

Pharm and Action

Answer 1

Benzodiazepine with antianxiety and sedative effects; Anticonvulsant

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Preanesthetic medication; sedation; relief of anxiety

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity; Acute narrow-angle glaucoma

Question 4

Administration

Answer 4

Adult dose seizure- 2-4 mg IV/IM max dose 8 mg; Adolescents seizure- 0.07 mg/ kg IV/IM, max dose 4 mg; Pediatric seizures- 0.1 mg/kg max 4 mg single dose, may repeat 0.05 mg/kg if needed; Adult pacing- 1-2 mg IV

Question 5

Side Effects and Special Notes

Answer 5

Apnea, N/V, drowsiness, restlessness, confusion, delerium, HTN, hypotension; Class D pregnancy category

Question 6

Class

Answer 6

A