A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department in Status

question 15

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the emergency department in status epilepticus.Which medication should the nurse expect to be given initially in this situation?

• A) Clorazepate dipotassium (Tranxene)
• B) Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
• C) Phenobarbital
• D) Lorazepam (Ativan)

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