Question 81 · LDEK · Medically compromised patient
During an epileptic seizure in the dental office, the main form of treatment is diazepam. In the case of an adult patient, it should be applied intramuscularly or intravenously at a dose of:
- A. 0.1 - 0.5 mg.
- B. 1 - 2 mg.
- C. 3 - 5 mg.
- D. 7 - 8 mg.
- E. 10 - 20 mg.
Hint
Think of the standard adult anticonvulsant dose of diazepam used to stop a seizure, not a sedative premedication dose.
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