A 29-year-old with generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus (5 minutes ongoing) arrives in ED. First-line drug treatment?...

Question

A 29-year-old with generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus (5 minutes ongoing) arrives in ED. First-line drug treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV lorazepam

Answer

IV phenytoin

Answer

IV levetiracetam

Answer

IV phenobarbital

Answer

Rectal paraldehyde first

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Status Epilepticus