Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who is in status epilepticus. What medication does the nurse know may be given to halt the seizure immediately?
A) Intravenous phenobarbital (Luminal)
B) Intravenous diazepam (Valium)
C) Oral lorazepam (Ativan)
D) Oral phenytoin (Dilantin)
Correct Answer:
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