A Child with Diazepam (Valium)poisoning Has Been Admitted to the Emergency

question 21

Multiple Choice

A child with diazepam (Valium) poisoning has been admitted to the emergency department.What antidote does the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

• A) Succimer (Chemet)
• B) EDTA (Versenate)
• C) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
• D) Octreotide acetate (Sandostatin)

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Definitions:

Myocardial Infarction

A heart attack that occurs when the blood flow to the heart is reduced as a result of blockage in the coronary arteries or their branches.

Chest Pain

A sensation of discomfort or pain in the chest, which can be a symptom of various conditions ranging from non-serious to life-threatening.

Infection

The presence of a pathogen in or on the body.

Heat

A form of energy that is transferred between systems or objects with different temperatures, flowing from the hotter object to the cooler one.