When required to arrest status epilepticus, the administration of diazepam or lorazepam is ideally followed by the administration of ________.
A. phenytoin or fosphenytoin
B. lacosamide or ethosuximide
C. valproic acid or vigabatrin
D. phenobarbital or carbamazepine
Answer: A
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