Pharmacology Anticonvulsants

Question 1

sharipe :
7) A drug of choice in this situation is__________________________.
a. carbamazepine (Tegretol)
b. divalproex (Depakote)
c. primidone (Mysoline)
d. diazepam (Valium)

Answer 1

Correct Feedback:
D. Diazepam is a fast-acting benzodiazepine given intravenously for the termination of status
epilepticus.
Incorrect Feedback:
A. This is an anticonvulsant drug given orally for a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, but it is not
indicated in this emergency situation.
B. This is an anticonvulsant drug given orally for a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, but it is not
indicated in this emergency situation.
C. This is an anticonvulsant drug given orally for a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, but it is not
indicated in this emergency situation.