A patient in the intensive care unit continues to exhibit seizure activity after receiving lorazepam. He currently has an intravenous infusion of dextrose 5% and 0.45 normal saline infusing at a rate of 125 mL/hr. The nurse would anticipate providing which medication?
1. Fosphenytoin
2. Phenytoin and diazepam
3. Haloperidol
4. Additional lorazepam
Answer: 1
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