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    Lorazapam (Ativan) PO

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    Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine antianxiety agent and sedative/hypnotic prescribed for adjunct management of anxiety or insomnia. It depresses the central nervous system, likely by potentiating GABA. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and lethargy. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for hypersensitivity, drug interactions, and side effects, with lower doses recommended for geriatric or debilitated patients. The medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness and its effectiveness should be regularly re-evaluated.

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    Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine antianxiety agent and sedative/hypnotic prescribed for adjunct management of anxiety or insomnia. It depresses the central nervous system, likely by potentiating GABA. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and lethargy. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for hypersensitivity, drug interactions, and side effects, with lower doses recommended for geriatric or debilitated patients. The medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness and its effectiveness should be regularly re-evaluated.

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    Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine antianxiety agent and sedative/hypnotic prescribed for adjunct management of anxiety or insomnia. It depresses the central nervous system, likely by potentiating GABA. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and lethargy. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for hypersensitivity, drug interactions, and side effects, with lower doses recommended for geriatric or debilitated patients. The medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness and its effectiveness should be regularly re-evaluated.

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    Lorazapam (Ativan) PO

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    Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine antianxiety agent and sedative/hypnotic prescribed for adjunct management of anxiety or insomnia. It depresses the central nervous system, likely by potentiating GABA. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and lethargy. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for hypersensitivity, drug interactions, and side effects, with lower doses recommended for geriatric or debilitated patients. The medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness and its effectiveness should be regularly re-evaluated.

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    NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets

    (You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    lorazepam Ativan Benzodiazepines 0.5 mg PO at hour of sleep
    antianxiety agents,
    sedative/hypnotics
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dose range
    1-6 hr 15-60 min 8-12 hr 0.25-1 mg initially, increased as needed

    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Adjunct management of anxiety or insomnia Hypersensitivity, Cross-sensitivity with other benzodiazepines may
    exist, Severe hepatic/renal/pulmonary impairment, Geri: Lower
    Depresses the CNS, probably by potentiating GABA, an doses recommended for geriatric or debilitated patients
    inhibitory neurotransmitter Common side effects
    dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically) Patients on high-dose therapy should receive routine evaluation of
    None for this pt renal, hepatic, and hematologic function
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication
    May cause drowsiness or dizziness

    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation


    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess BP and patients level of sedation med? Improvement in sleep patterns.
    Troublesome occurrence of adverse Need for continued therapy
    should be re-evaluated regularly.
    side effects, hypotension, sedation Minimum effective dose should be
    used

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