Ativan Explained | Paramedic School Prep

💊 Ativan (Lorazepam) is another benzodiazepine you’ll need to know for paramedic school and registry. It’s less commonly used in EMS than Versed, but it’s high-yield for exams and drug cards. In this video, we’ll cover: – Brand vs. generic (Ativan = Lorazepam) – Drug class & mechanism (benzodiazepine, enhances GABA) – Indications: seizures, anxiety, sedation – Dose, routes, and onset – Side effects: respiratory depression, hypotension, sedation – Why Ativan is still relevant, even if not carried on every EMS unit 🧠 Benzos are registry favorites — and knowing the differences between Valium, Versed, and Ativan is key. 🔔 Subscribe to Medic Mentor for weekly EMS pharmacology videos and drug card breakdowns from a 911 paramedic. #paramedicschool #pharmacology #paramedictraining #paramedicstudent #nursingstudent #medschool