INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What should be given to someone experiencing a seizure?

Benzo
Antibiotic
Analgesic
Antipyretic

The correct answer is: Benzo

During a seizure, the primary medication given to an individual is a benzodiazepine (such as diazepam or lorazepam), which helps to stop the seizure activity. These medications work by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which helps calm excessive electrical activity in the brain that leads to seizures. Benzodiazepines are the initial treatment for acute seizures and are important in managing seizure emergencies. Antibiotics, analgesics, and antipyretics are not typically indicated for someone experiencing a seizure. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, analgesics are used to relieve pain, and antipyretics are used to reduce fever. However, none of these medications are directly related to managing a seizure episode.