Long-acting barbiturates are used to treat status epilepticus and seizures caused by which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fever
b. Tetanus
c. Drugs
d. Tachycardia
e. Arthritis
ANS: A, B, C
Long-acting barbiturates are used as anticonvulsants to control and prevent status epilepticus and may also treat seizures caused by tetanus and fever or drugs.
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