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    Diazepam is an antianxiety drug that works by potentiating the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the central nervous system. It produces sedation, muscle relaxation, and can decrease seizure activity. As a nurse, responsibilities when administering diazepam include IV include monitoring vital signs, assessing the IV site for phlebitis or thrombosis, and keeping the patient on bedrest for observation for at least 3 hours after administration. Diazepam has indications for anxiety disorders, preoperative sedation, conscious sedation, status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal and muscle relaxation. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness and lethargy. Special precautions are needed for patients with hepatic or

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    Diazepam is an antianxiety drug that works by potentiating the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the central nervous system. It produces sedation, muscle relaxation, and can decrease seizure activity. As a nurse, responsibilities when administering diazepam include IV include monitoring vital signs, assessing the IV site for phlebitis or thrombosis, and keeping the patient on bedrest for observation for at least 3 hours after administration. Diazepam has indications for anxiety disorders, preoperative sedation, conscious sedation, status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal and muscle relaxation. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness and lethargy. Special precautions are needed for patients with hepatic or

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    Diazepam is an antianxiety drug that works by potentiating the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the central nervous system. It produces sedation, muscle relaxation, and can decrease seizure activity. As a nurse, responsibilities when administering diazepam include IV include monitoring vital signs, assessing the IV site for phlebitis or thrombosis, and keeping the patient on bedrest for observation for at least 3 hours after administration. Diazepam has indications for anxiety disorders, preoperative sedation, conscious sedation, status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal and muscle relaxation. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness and lethargy. Special precautions are needed for patients with hepatic or

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    Diazepam

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    Diazepam is an antianxiety drug that works by potentiating the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the central nervous system. It produces sedation, muscle relaxation, and can decrease seizure activity. As a nurse, responsibilities when administering diazepam include IV include monitoring vital signs, assessing the IV site for phlebitis or thrombosis, and keeping the patient on bedrest for observation for at least 3 hours after administration. Diazepam has indications for anxiety disorders, preoperative sedation, conscious sedation, status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal and muscle relaxation. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness and lethargy. Special precautions are needed for patients with hepatic or

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    Anthonys College Nursing Department San Jose, Antique


    DRUG STUDY Nursing Responsibilities
    Monitor blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate prior to and periodically throughout therapy and frequently during IV therapy Assess IV site frequently during administration; diazepam may cause phlebitis and venous thrombosis Patient should be kept on bedrest and observed for at least 3 hr following parenteral administration

    Name of Drug
    Generic: diazepam

    Dose, Route, Freq.,


    Antianxiety

    Mechanism of Action
    Depresses the CNS, probably by potentiating GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Produces skeletal muscle relaxation by inhibiting spinal polysynaptic afferent pathways. Has anticonvulsant properties due to enhanced presynaptic inhibition. Therapeutic Effects: Relief of anxiety. Sedation. Amnesia. Skeletal muscle relaxation. Decreased seizure activity.

    Indication
    Adjunct in the management of: Anxiety Disorder. Athetosis, Anxiety relief prior to cardioversion( injection), Stiffman Syndrome, Preoperative sedation, Conscious sedation (provides light anesthesia and anterograde amnesia). Treatment of status epilepticus/uncontrolled seizures (injection). Skeletal muscle relaxant.Management impair ofthe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

    Side Effects
    CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy

    Special Precautions
    Hepatic dysfunction; Severe renal impairment; Severe pulmonary impairment; History of suicide attempt or drug dependence; Debilitated patients (dose reduction required); Patients with low albumin

    Brand:
    Valium

    PO (Adults): 210 mg 24 times daily IM, IV (Adults): 210 mg, may repeat in 34 hrs as needed PO (Children >1 mo): 0.12 0.8 mg/kg/day 34 times daily IM,IV (Children >1mo): 0.040.3mg/kg/ dose q 24 hr to amaximumof 0.6mg/kg with in an 8 hr period if necessary

    Contraindication
    Hypersensitivity; Cross sensitivity with other benzodiazepinesmay occur; Comatose patients; Pre-existing CNS depression; Uncontrolled severe pain; Angleclosure glaucoma; Pregnancy or lactation; Some products contain alcohol, propylene glycol, or tartrazine and should be avoided in patients with known hypersensitivity or intolerance

    Adverse Effects

    Classification
    Therapeutic: antianxiety agents, anticonvulsants, sedative/hypnotics, skeletal muscle relaxants (centrally acting) Pharmacologic: benzodiazepines

    Student: Frances Stephanie P. Pe, SN CI :

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