Question

A 64-year-old man with a history of epilepsy presents in status epilepticus with a generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting more than 5 minutes. IV access is available. According to emergency seizure management, what is the first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Buccal midazolam or IV diazepam

Answer

IV levetiracetam bolus

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IV phenytoin loading dose

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IV propofol infusion

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Oral clonazepam

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with a history of epilepsy presents in status epilepticus with a generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting more than 5 minutes. IV access is available. According to emergency seizure management, what is the first-line pharmacological treatment?