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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

Walsh STUDENT NAME Lauren _____________________________________ MEDICATION Diazepam __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER21 ___________

CATEGORY CLASS Benzodiazipine ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action effects are thought to result from a facilitation of the action of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the central nervous system

Therapeutic Use anxiolytic, sedative, muscle- relaxant, anticonvulsant and amnestic effects

Complications anxiety, aggression, trouble sleeping, confusion, hallucinations, depressed mood, weak or shallow breathing, dizziness that may cause passing out

Medication Administration IV or IM

Contraindications/Precautions myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea syndrome, and severe hepatic insufficiency, narrow angle glaucoma, respiratory insufficiency

Nursing Interventions provide fluids, assess blood pressure, pulse, and respirations prior to med admin

Interactions prolonged hypotension, seizures, drug dependence, renal/liver disease, actue alcohol intoxication, clarithromycin, carbamazepine Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness provide sedation, produce amnesia, reduce anxiety

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

do not stop suddenly as it may cause seizures, should not be used for more than 4 months without doctor intervention

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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