A nurse understands that lorazepam (Ativan) is the drug of choice for treating status epilepticus but that its effects last for less than 1 hour
The nurse would expect which of the following to be prescribed along with lorazepam (Ativan) during status epilepticus? Select all that apply.
A) Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
B) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C) Ethotoin (Peganone)
D) Zonisamide (Zonegran)
Ans: B
Feedback:
Due to the short effects of lorazepam (Ativan), a longer-acting anticonvulsant, such as phenytoin (Dilantin), is given to continue control of seizure activity.
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