This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.N.S, Subject name: Medicine
The drug of choice for absence seizures 
Select and explain. 
A. Valproate, B. Gabapentin, C. Carbarnazepine, D. phenytoin
A: Valproate
Answer: A: Valproate 
Explanation: K.D Tripathy essentials of medical pharmacology 7th edition . Valproic acid is the drug of choice for absence seizure.