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Current Deck: ATestDeckCollab::Module 6 Exam::Week 11 - Pathophysiology & Pharmacology of Seizures
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A 22-year-old college student applies a cream containing lidocaine to her legs prior to driving a laser-hair-removal salon. Unfortunately she does not make it to the salon. She is found in her car by paramedics and presents with episodes of myoclonic jerking. She is transported to the emergency department and presents with consistent tonic-clonic seizures. Which of the following drugs if given promptly could stop this woman's seizures and prevent permanent neurotoxicity?
A. Diazepam
B. Flumazenil
C. Physostigmine
D. Propranolol
E. Valproic Acid
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A. Diazepam
B. Flumazenil
C. Physostigmine
D. Propranolol
E. Valproic Acid
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A. Diazepam or lorazepam are the first emergent treatment for seizure activity
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