Benzodiazepines

Question 1

Diazepam

Max. Dose

Answer 1

Oral: 30mg
IM: 20mg
Rectal: 30mg

Question 2

Lorazepam

Max. Dose

Answer 2

Oral: 10mg
IM: 8mg

Question 3

Clonazepam

Max. Dose

Answer 3

Oral: 20mg

Question 4

Promethazine

Max. Dose

Answer 4

Oral: 25mg
IM: 100mg

Question 5

Benzodiazepines

Answer 5

Diazepam
Lorazepam
Clorazepam
Promethazine

Question 6

Benzodiazepines

Side Effects

Answer 6

Alertness decreased; anxiety; ataxia (in elderly); confusion (in elderly); depression; dizziness; drowsiness; dysarthria; fatigue; gastrointestinal disorder; headache; hypotension; mood altered; muscle weakness; nausea; respiratory depression; sleep disorders; suicidal ideation; tremor; vertigo; vision disorders; withdrawal syndrome.

Question 7

Benzodiazepines

Indications

Answer 7

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Question 8

Benzodiazepines

Contra-indications

Answer 8

Acute pulmonary insufficiency; marked neuromuscular respiratory weakness; sleep apnoea syndrome; unstable myasthenia gravis.