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Valium Flashcards

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Class

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Benzodiazepine

Sedative-hypnotic

Anticonvulsant

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Mechanism of Action

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Potentates effected of inhibitory neurotransmitters

Raises seizure threshold

Induces amnesia and sedation

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Indications

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Acute anxiety states

Acute Alcohol withdrawals

Muscle relaxant

Seizure activity

Agitation

Analgesia for procedures (cardioversion or fx reduction).

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Contraindications

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Allergy

Glaucoma

Coma

Shock

Substance Abuse

Head Injury

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Adult Seizure Dose

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1 - 5 mg up to 30 mg

IV, IM, IO, or IN

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Pediatric Seizure Dose

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Refer to length/weight based tape

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Adult Cardioversion Dose

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5 mg

IV, IO, IM, or IN

May repeat x1

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Pediatric Cardioversion Dose

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Refer to length/weight based tape

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Pregnancy Category

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D

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