Which of the following benzodiazepines is the drug of choice for treatment of repetitive,intractable seizures that require IV therapy?

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Diazepam (Valium)or lorazepam (Ativan)are the drugs of choice for treatment of repetitive,intractable seizures (status epilepticus)that require IV therapy.They also are used for treatment of seizures caused by local anesthetic toxicity.Orally administered diazepam is of little value,even as a maintenance anticonvulsant.Oral clonazepam is used as an adjunct to other anticonvulsants for some difficult-to-control types of seizures.Chlordiazepoxide is not used for status epilepticus that requires IV therapy.Zolpidem and eszopiclone are not benzodiazepines.They are categorized as nonbenzodiazepine-benzodiazepine receptor agonists.

Which of the Following Benzodiazepines Is the Drug of Choice