A 23-year-old with convulsive status epilepticus in the ED has no IV access. Which first-line medication and dose is correct?...

Question

A 23-year-old with convulsive status epilepticus in the ED has no IV access. Which first-line medication and dose is correct?

Accepted Answer

Midazolam 10 mg IM once if >=40 kg

Answer

Lorazepam 0.02 mg/kg IM once

Answer

Diazepam 2 mg IV once

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Phenobarbital 5 mg/kg IV once

Answer

Levetiracetam 1000 mg IV once as first-line

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Status Epilepticus