Antonia Is a 3 Year Old Who Has a History

question 23

Multiple Choice

Antonia is a 3 year old who has a history of status epilepticus.Along with her routine antiseizure medication,she should also have a home prescription forto be used for an episode of status epilepticus.

• A) IV phenobarbital
• B) Rectal diazepam (Diastat)
• C) IV phenytoin (Dilantin)
• D) Oral carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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