Question

A 26-year-old woman presents in status epilepticus with generalised tonic-clonic seizures lasting more than 5 minutes without recovery. According to Canadian seizure emergency management, what is the recommended first-line medication?

Accepted Answer

IV benzodiazepine (e.g., lorazepam)

Answer

IV phenytoin

Answer

IV levetiracetam

Answer

Oral carbamazepine

Answer

No medication; observe

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman presents in status epilepticus with generalised tonic-clonic seizures lasting more than 5 minutes without recovery. According to Canadian seizure emergency management, what is the recommended first-line medication?