Question

lete the midterm exam by day 7 of week 5.
walden university
question 20 1 pts
scenario: a 27-year-old female with tca overdose presents with seizure activity.
question: what is the first-line treatment?
○ phenytoin
○ valproic acid
○ benzodiazepines
○ phenobarbital

Explanation:

Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) overdose - related seizures: Benzodiazepines are first - line for seizure control in TCA overdose. Phenytoin, valproic acid, and phenobarbital are not first - line here. Benzodiazepines work by enhancing GABA - mediated inhibition, which helps stop seizure activity.

Answer:

C. Benzodiazepines