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What is the maximum dose of diazepam that can be administered per minute?
What is the maximum dose of diazepam that can be administered per minute?
- 1 mg/min
- 5 mg/min (correct)
- 10 mg/min
- 2 mg/min
Why should benzodiazepines not be mixed with other medications in the same syringe?
Why should benzodiazepines not be mixed with other medications in the same syringe?
- To prevent overdose
- To enhance efficacy
- To prevent precipitate formation (correct)
- To reduce cost
What is the primary purpose of ECG monitoring during benzodiazepine administration?
What is the primary purpose of ECG monitoring during benzodiazepine administration?
- To monitor seizure activity
- To monitor respiratory rate
- To monitor blood pressure
- To monitor heart rate and detect bradycardia (correct)
What is the recommended dosage of diazepam for status epilepticus?
What is the recommended dosage of diazepam for status epilepticus?
What is the primary mechanism of benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms?
What is the primary mechanism of benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms?
What is the most common neurologic adverse effect of benzodiazepines?
What is the most common neurologic adverse effect of benzodiazepines?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines in preventing seizure activity?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines in preventing seizure activity?
Which of the following benzodiazepines is approved for oral treatment of absence, akinetic, and myoclonic seizures in children?
Which of the following benzodiazepines is approved for oral treatment of absence, akinetic, and myoclonic seizures in children?
What is the administration route for diazepam and lorazepam in treating status epilepticus?
What is the administration route for diazepam and lorazepam in treating status epilepticus?
What is the primary use of clorazepate in treating seizures?
What is the primary use of clorazepate in treating seizures?
What is the name of the nasal spray formulation of diazepam used to treat seizure clusters?
What is the name of the nasal spray formulation of diazepam used to treat seizure clusters?
What is the effect of increased levels of GABA on the chloride channel?
What is the effect of increased levels of GABA on the chloride channel?
What is the primary site of action of the hydantoins?
What is the primary site of action of the hydantoins?
What is the result of the hydantoins blocking voltage-gated sodium channels?
What is the result of the hydantoins blocking voltage-gated sodium channels?
What is the recommended rate of administration of diazepam?
What is the recommended rate of administration of diazepam?
Why is fosphenytoin particularly useful in certain situations?
Why is fosphenytoin particularly useful in certain situations?
Why is it recommended to administer phenytoin through a large vein or as an IV piggyback?
Why is it recommended to administer phenytoin through a large vein or as an IV piggyback?
What is a potential side effect of phenytoin in toxic concentrations?
What is a potential side effect of phenytoin in toxic concentrations?
What is the purpose of using an ECG monitor during the administration of diazepam or lorazepam?
What is the purpose of using an ECG monitor during the administration of diazepam or lorazepam?
What is a potential adverse effect of benzodiazepines that patients should be cautioned about?
What is a potential adverse effect of benzodiazepines that patients should be cautioned about?
What is the main use of the hydantoins in terms of seizure treatment?
What is the main use of the hydantoins in terms of seizure treatment?
Which of the following medications can increase the toxic effects of diazepam?
Which of the following medications can increase the toxic effects of diazepam?
What is a potential consequence of cigarette smoking on benzodiazepine use?
What is a potential consequence of cigarette smoking on benzodiazepine use?
What is the primary distinction between seizure clusters and status epilepticus?
What is the primary distinction between seizure clusters and status epilepticus?
What is the primary goal of performing a baseline assessment of a patient's speech patterns, degree of alertness, and orientation?
What is the primary goal of performing a baseline assessment of a patient's speech patterns, degree of alertness, and orientation?
Which of the following is a therapeutic outcome expected from benzodiazepine therapy?
Which of the following is a therapeutic outcome expected from benzodiazepine therapy?
What is the purpose of reviewing the patient's medical record in the premedication assessment?
What is the purpose of reviewing the patient's medical record in the premedication assessment?
What is the primary reason for performing a review of routine blood studies in the premedication assessment?
What is the primary reason for performing a review of routine blood studies in the premedication assessment?
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