Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A patient is experiencing status epileptics. The nurse anticipates immediate administration of which drug?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Diazepam. In status epilepticus, rapid termination of seizures is crucial to prevent brain damage. Diazepam is the drug of choice due to its rapid onset of action and effectiveness in stopping seizures quickly. It acts by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. Phenobarbital (B) has a slower onset of action and is not ideal for immediate seizure control. Valproic acid (C) and Phenytoin (D) are also effective but have slower onset compared to diazepam. Other choices are irrelevant. In summary, Diazepam is the immediate drug of choice in status epilepticus for its rapid action in terminating seizures.