Benzodiazepine treatment - correct answer ✔1. Assess and support
(A,B,C's) airway, breathing, circulation (cpr if warranted)
2. Administer oxygen
3. Monitor vital signs
4. If severe respiratory depression, establish IV access and reverse with
flumazenil
5. Monitor recovery for at least 2 hours after the last dose, call ems with
transport for advance care if indicated
Benzodiazepine drug dosage for overdose - correct answer ✔Flumazenil
0.01-0.02 mg/kg (max .2 mg) repeated at 1 minute intervals.
Syncope signs and symptoms - correct answer ✔Feeling of warmth, skin
pale and moist, pulse rapid initially, then gets slowed and weak. Dizziness,
hypotension, cold extremities, unconsciousness
Syncope treatment - correct answer ✔1. Recline feet up
2. Loosen tight clothing
3. Ammonia Inhales
4. Administer oxygen
5. Cold towel in the back of neck
6. Monitor recovery
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