Oral sedation

Question 1

How is oral sedation delivered

Answer 1

delivered as a drink

Question 2

drug used for oral sedation

Answer 2

midazolam

Question 3

what must you still do for safety

Answer 3

cannulate

Question 4

what is another administration of midazolam

Answer 4

intranasal

Question 5

example of a premediation that can be given as an antianxiety agent

Answer 5

5-10mg diazepam

Question 6

when does the patient take the premedication

Answer 6

last thing at night before the appointment

on wakening on the morning of the appointment

60-90 minutes before the appointment

Question 7

what should the patient not do if they have taken diazepam

Answer 7

drive

Question 8

drug interactions of diazepam

Answer 8

Question 9

contraindications of premed diazepam

Answer 9

hepatic impairment
renal impairment
pregnancy
breastfeeding

Question 10

what is an alternative premed

Answer 10

temazepam

Question 11

properties of benzodiazepines

Answer 11

anxiolytic - treat anxiety
anticonvlsant
sedation
amnesia - memory loss
muscle relaxation

Question 12

side effects of benzodiazepines

Answer 12

drowsiness
dizzieness
reduced coordination and concentration
hypotension
respiratory depression
sexual fantasy

Question 13

what patients may need a lower dose

Answer 13

elderly and fraik