Antonia is a 3 year old who has a history of status epilepticus.Along with her routine antiseizure medication,she should also have a home prescription forto be used for an episode of status epilepticus.

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Rectal diazepam (Diastat) is the recommended medication for use at home during an episode of status epilepticus in children. It is easy to administer and has a longer duration of action compared to other benzodiazepines. IV medications such as phenobarbital and phenytoin require hospital administration and monitoring, while oral medications like carbamazepine are not effective in treating acute seizures.

Antonia Is a 3 Year Old Who Has a History