When comparing midazolam to diazepam, a significant difference is ...

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When comparing midazolam to diazepam, a significant difference is that:
 
  a. Midazolam is 34 times more potent than diazepam
  b. Midazolam may also be used as an effective analgesic medication
  c. The effects of midazolam are long-lasting, therefore it should be used with extreme caution
  d. Midazolam does not enhance GABA receptors in contrast to diazepam

Question 2

Caution should be used when administering dextrose to a patient due to:
 
  a. Causing a further increase in blood sugar
  b. Tissue necrosis at the IV site if infiltration occurs
  c. A paroxsysmal decrease in the blood sugar if insulin deficiency exists
  d. Diabetic ketoacidosis

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Answer to Question 1

a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Midazolam has no analgesic effects and should not be used for control of pain.
c. Midazolam, like diazepam, is short-lasting in duration.
d. Midazolam enhances the effects of GABA.

Answer to Question 2

b
Rationale: a. An increase in blood sugar is the desired effect. However, if sugar levels are increased at time of administration, D50 will still not harm the patient.
b. Correct.
c. Not true.
d. Administration of dextrose will not harm the patient suffering from DKA.