A child is brought to the emergency department in generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus.Which medication should the nurse expect to be given initially in this situation?
A) Clorazepate dipotassium (Tranxene)
B) Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
C) Phenobarbital
D) Lorazepam (Ativan)

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Lorazepam (Ativan) is the initial medication of choice for generalized status epilepticus due to its fast onset of action and efficacy in terminating seizures. Clorazepate dipotassium and phenobarbital have a slower onset of action and are typically used as second-line agents. Fosphenytoin may also be used as a second-line agent, but it is not typically the initial medication of choice.

A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department in Generalized