Posted: January 31st, 2018

Proctoscopy : 5 Best Treatments

Elmer is scheduled for a proctoscopy and has an I.V.

The doctor wrote an order for 5mg of I.V. diazepam(Valium). Which order is correct regarding diazepam?

1. Give diazepam in the I.V. port closest to the vein.
2. Mix diazepam with 50 ml of dextrose 5% in water and give over 15 minutes.
3. Give diazepam rapidly I.V. to prevent the bloodstream from diluting the drug mixture.
4. Question the order because I.V. administration of diazepam is contraindicated.