Wednesday April 28, 1999 - Question 5

Which of the following statements about flumazenil is correct?

A. At high doses, flumazenil has benzodiazepine receptor agonist properties similar to diazepam.

B. Benzodiazepines are not effective in reversing flumazenil induced seizures.

C. Flumazenil doses of 1 mg have been shown to reverse the effects of ethanol intoxication.

D. Re-sedation may occur within 2 hours of flumazenil administration.

E. Flumazenil can be administered safely if co-ingestion of theophylline and a benzodiazepine occurs.
 
 

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