Which of the following benzodiazepines has a slow onset of action and long duration?
a. Diazepam (Valium) c. Lorazepam (Ativan)
b. Midazolam (Versed) d. Droperidol (Inapsine)
C
Lorazepam (Ativan) has a slow onset of action and long duration. Diazepam (Valium) has rapid onset and a long half-life. Midazolam (Versed) has a rapid onset and short duration. Droperidol (Inapsine) is a butyrophenone.
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