A patient is scheduled to undergo a bronchoscopy for the investigation of a bronchial mass. What benzodiazepine should the clinic nurse anticipate administering for conscious sedation?
A) Triazolam (Halcion)
B) Midazolam (Versed)
C) Oxazepam (Serax)
D) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
B
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Midazolam (Versed) is frequently used for conscious sedation during invasive procedures. Halcion, Serax, and Librium are not typically used for this purpose.
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