This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Central Nervous system, Subject name: Pharmacology
Status epilepticus Drug of choice is 
Select and explain. 
A. Benzodiazepine, B. Valproate, C. Barbiturate, D. Ethosuximide
A: Benzodiazepine
Answer: A: Benzodiazepine 
Explanation: LORAZEPAM iv is considered as the firset drug to be given followed by phenytoin. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.