This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
[{'content': 'In status epilepticus, drug of choice is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. I/V diazepam, B. I/M diazepam, C. Oral clonazepam, D. I/M phenytoin', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: A i.e. IV diazepam Status epilepticus is said to occur when seizures lasts beyond 30 minutes or seizures are repetitive, prolonged & the patient remains unconscious in between the seizures. The drug of choice is /V Lorazepam (Benzodiazipine)Q 0.1 mg/kg at rate of 2 mg/min. Pharmacologic treatment of generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus in adults. IV, intravenous, PE, phenytoin equivalents. The horizontal bars indicate the approximate duration of drug infusion.', 'role': 'assistant'}]