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NREMT Intermediate EMT I/99

Category - EMT-I/99

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You are working on a four year old who is having a seizure. What is the maximum single dose of diazepam that can be given to the child?
  1. 10 mg
  2. 5 mg
  3. 15 mg
  4. 2 mg
Explanation
Answer - B - The maximum dose of diazepam for a four year old child is 5 mg; this is the maximum dose for children 5 years of age and younger. However, the correct dosage of diazepam for the management of pediatric status epilepticus is 0.1 - 0.3 mg/kg. The maximum dose of children over the age of 5 years is 10 mg. Pediatric doses are typically based on weight.
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