Which Drug Should Be Administered Immediately When Treating Status Epilepticus

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which drug should be administered immediately when treating status epilepticus?

• A)lorazepam (Ativan)
• B)carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• C)oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
• D)phenytoin (Dilantin)

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Definitions:

Splitting

A defense mechanism often associated with borderline personality disorder, involving an inability to integrate positive and negative aspects of oneself or others into a cohesive whole.

Schizoaffective Disorder

Disorder in which individuals simultaneously experience schizophrenic symptoms (i.e., delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and/or negative symptoms) and mood symptoms meeting the criteria for a major depressive episode, a manic episode, or an episode of mixed mania/depression.

Mood Disorder

A category of mental disorders involving persistent disturbances in a person’s mood or emotional state.

Psychotic Features

Aspects of an individual's mental state that may include delusions, hallucinations, or thought disorders, often associated with certain psychiatric conditions.