What is the Pharmacologic Class of Lorazepam (Ativan) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
Benzodiazepine
What are the Nursing Considerations of Lorazepam (Ativan) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
use caution with COPD and sleep apnea
avoid alcohol use
antidote is Flumazenil (Romazicon)
may cause apnea, cardiac arrest, bradycardia, hypotension
use caution with other CNS depressants
administer slowly and dilute to decrease complications
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