Ativan (Lorazepam) 0.5mg can be given sub-lingually to patients that present with anxiety and tachycardia. Within 5 minutes of administration, the patient is usually calmer and the heart rate is decreased. But it’s something to keep in mind for those patients that come to treatment anxious and have a rapid heart rate.
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