Diazepam contraindication

• A. Hypotension
• B. Hypertension
• C. Hyperthyroidism
• D. Asthma

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that diazepam, a benzodiazepine, depresses CNS activity and can cause vasodilation with a drop in blood pressure. In someone who is already hypotensive or in shock, giving diazepam can further reduce blood pressure and perfusion, making hypotension an absolute contraindication.

Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and asthma are not absolute refusals for diazepam. They don’t inherently prohibit its use, though asthma and other respiratory conditions require caution due to the drug’s potential to depress respiration, especially with higher doses or in combination with other depressants. Hypotension directly raises the risk of dangerous hemodynamic instability, which is why it’s the correct contraindication.