A child has been admitted with status epilepticus.An emergency medication has been ordered.What medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed?
A) Lorazepam (Ativan)
B) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C) Topiramate (Topamax)
D) Ethosuximide (Zarontin)

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For in-hospital management of status epilepticus,intravenous diazepam or lorazepam (Ativan)is the first-line drug of choice.Lorazepam is the preferred agent because of its rapid onset (2-5 minutes)and long half-life (12-24 hours)with few side effects.

A Child Has Been Admitted with Status Epilepticus