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ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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A client presents to the healthcare setting with an episode of status epilepticus. Which of the following rescue medications would be utilized in this scenario to assist in stopping the client's seizures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: diazepam (Valium). Diazepam is a benzodiazepine commonly used as a rescue medication for status epilepticus due to its rapid onset of action and effectiveness in stopping seizures. It enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA, a neurotransmitter that helps calm excessive electrical activity in the brain during seizures. Benztropine (
A) is used to treat Parkinson's disease, not seizures. Phenytoin (
B) is a long-term antiepileptic drug and is not typically used for acute seizure management. Ethosuximide (
D) is primarily used to treat absence seizures, not status epilepticus.
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