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1

Which of the following is not typical of Simple Febrile Seizures?

AThe seizures are followed by Todd's paralysis

BThe age of onset is usually between 6 months and 6 years

CThe seizures are more likely to occur if the body temperature rises rapidly

DThe seizures last for less than 15 minutes

2

Simple febrile seizure is defined as

AAll of the options

BSeizure lasts < 15 min

CFocal seizure

DGeneralized seizure <15 min, within 24 hours of fever onset, in a child 6mo-5yr

3

What is the drug of choice for acute treatment of febrile seizures?

APhenobarbitone

BDiazepam

CValproate

DCarbamazepine

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