Arthur experiences status epilepticus and his terrified patients rush him to the hospital. What is the treatment of choice?
A) IV lorazepam administered slowly and simultaneous loading with IV phenytoin or fosphenytoin
B) rapid loading with patient's usual anticonvulsant
C) rapid loading with IV lorazepam and phenytoin or fosphenytoin
D) rectal diazepam gel and IV phenytoin or fosphenytoin
A
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