Known Epilepsy Is Brought in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 18yo Child | Neurology | SMLE Q#11323
SMLE Question #11323
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Neurology
Objective: OBJ-307
Last updated: February 2026
An 18-year-old boy with known epilepsy is brought to the ED with continuous generalized tonic-clonic convulsions for 20 minutes without regaining consciousness. Oxygen is provided, the airway is protected, and IV access is obtained. Which intravenous medication is the most appropriate next step as first-line pharmacologic therapy for convulsive status epilepticus?
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