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1
Q

If a patient is simply having a panic attack, what drugs and routes can they be given?

A

Versed- 5mg MAD

Ativan- 1 mg IV only

2
Q

If an adult patient is considered violent, what drugs should they be given?

A

Versed- 5 mg MAD

3
Q

What drug should be given to a pediatric violent patient?

A

Versed 2.5 mg MAD

4
Q

If versed does not calm an adult violent patient, what is the adult dose of the next drug/drugs given?

A

Haldol- 5 mg MAD or IV

Ativan- 2 mg IV only

5
Q

Violent patients can only be secured with soft restraints in what position?

A

Supine

6
Q

When using the MAD device you may not administer anymore then how many cc of medication per nostril?

A

1 cc

7
Q

When applying soft restraints paramedics must ensure that what our president distal from the device?

A

Pulse and cap refill

8
Q

Patients who are having a dystonic reaction will present with what?

A

Nonrhythmic muscle spasms

9
Q

What drug should be used to treat a discount take reaction?

A

Benadryl

10
Q

In the case of a psychiatric emergency, it is important to determine what before following protocol?

A

It is important to determine if the patient is nonviolent or violent