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Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency
Diazepam Valium Antianxiet, 1-2 mg IV Push Every 2-4 hours prn anxiety anticonvulsants, sedative/hypnotics muscle relaxants Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions 15-30 min 1-5 min 15-60 min Do not mix with IV Drips or solutions.
Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Management of anxiety, preoperative sedation, conscious Benzodiazepines. Comatose patients. Pre-existing CNS sedation, provides light anesthesia and anterograde depression, uncontrolled severe pain. Pregnancy or lactation amnesia, tx of status epilepticus. Skeletal muscle Common side effects relaxant. Management of the symptoms of alcohol Dizziness,drowsiness, lethargy, depression, hangover, withdrawal. headache, paradoxical excitation, blurred vision, respiratory depression, hypotension, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rashes, phlebitis, venous thrombosis, physical dependence, psychological dependence, tolerance. Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine medicines (ask patient specifically) Hepatic and renal function and CBC should be evaluated Alcohol, antidepressants, antihistamines, and apioid periodically throughout course of prolonged therapy. analgesics. Cimetidine, hormonal contraceptives, Be sure to teach the patient the following about this disulfiram, fluoxetine, isoniazid, ketoconazole, medication metoprolol, propoxyphene, propranolol, or valproic acid. Take meds as directed do not increase dose without talking to the Dr. Abrupt withdrawal may cause insomnia, unusual irritability or nervousness, and seizures. Do not share this Med. May cause drowsiness, clumsiness, or unsteadiness. Do not take alcohol or other CNS depressants. Notify health care professional If pregnancy is suspected or planned. Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving med?