A patient in the emergency room has status epilepticus. The nurse should anticipate administration of
a. diazepam (Valium).
b. buspirone (BuSpar).
c. clorazepate (Tranxene).
d. chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
A
Valium is the drug of choice in status epilepticus because of its rapid action. Each of the other benzodiazepines has a slower onset of action. Buspirone is not indicated to treat seizures.
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