Question

A 63-year-old man with known epilepsy presents in status epilepticus (generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting >5 minutes). According to Canadian emergency seizure management protocols, what is the recommended first-line pharmacologic treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV lorazepam or diazepam

Answer

IV phenytoin

Answer

IV levetiracetam

Answer

Oral carbamazepine

Answer

No medication; wait for spontaneous termination

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with known epilepsy presents in status epilepticus (generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting >5 minutes). According to Canadian emergency seizure management protocols, what is the recommended first-line pharmacologic treatment?