This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Seizures and Epilepsy, Subject name: Medicine
Which of the following is the drug of choice for absence seizure- 
Select and explain. 
A. Phenytoin, B. Valproate, C. Carbamazepine, D. Phenobarbitone
B: Valproate
Answer: B: Valproate 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Valproate o The first line druss for absence seizures includes Valproic acid and Ethosuxamide.Selection of antiepileptic DrugsGeneralized-onsetTonic-clonicFocalTypicalAbsenceAtypical Absence, Myoclonic AtonicFirst lineValproic acidLamotrigineTopiramateLamotrigineCarbamazepineOxcarbazepinePhenytoinLevetiracetamValproic acid EthosuximideValproic acidLamotrigineTopiramateAlternativesZonisamidePhenytoinCarbamazepineOxcarbazepinePhenobarbitalPrimdoneFelbamateTopiramateZonisamideValproic acidTiagabineGabapentinLacosamidePhenobarbitalPrimidoneFelbamateLamotrigineClonazepamClonazepamFelbamate