uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Convulsive status epilepticus

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A 58-year-old man presents after a witnessed generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting 3 minutes. He now has continuous generalised tonic-clonic activity for 7 minutes with no regaining of consciousness between seizures. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

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