A Patient Is Experiencing Status Epilepticus

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing status epilepticus. The nurse prepares to give which drug of choice for the treatment of this condition?

• A) Diazepam (Valium)
• B) Midazolam (Versed)
• C) Valproic acid (Depakote)
• D) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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Definitions:

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, which can include the cost of bonds, loans, or lines of credit.

Opportunity Costs

The potential benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered.

Incremental Cash Flow

The additional cash flow a company receives from undertaking a new project, after accounting for the expenses involved in the project.