lorazepam HIGH ALERT
BenzodiazepineWhat it's for
Anxiety, seizures, alcohol withdrawal (CIWA)
Nursing considerations
- Opioid + benzo = the classic respiratory arrest combo
- CIWA scoring drives withdrawal dosing — score honestly
- Falls precautions on
Key side effects
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RR, sedation, CIWA
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
