Prior to cardioversion, lorazepam may be given because:
a. It produces an amnesia-like effect
b. It is an effective pain medication
c. It will prevent any seizure activity that may result from the procedure
d. It is an effective antiarrhythmic
a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Benzodiazepines are not indicated for pain.
c. Although lorazepam may be indicated for seizures, its use as a preprocedure medication in cardioversion is for it amnesia effects.
d. Lorazepam does not have antiarrhythmic effects.
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