Author Question: Prior to cardioversion, lorazepam may be given because: a. It produces an amnesia-like effect b. ... (Read 32 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Prior to cardioversion, lorazepam may be given because:

a. It produces an amnesia-like effect
b. It is an effective pain medication
c. It will prevent any seizure activity that may result from the procedure
d. It is an effective antiarrhythmic

Question 2

Deeper full-thickness burns usually result in skin protein becoming denatured and hard, forming a firm, leather-like covering that is referred to as:

A) blistering. B) eschar. C) fasciitis. D) a scar.

orangecrush · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Benzodiazepines are not indicated for pain.
c. Although lorazepam may be indicated for seizures, its use as a preprocedure medication in cardioversion is for it amnesia effects.
d. Lorazepam does not have antiarrhythmic effects.

Answer to Question 2

B