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22nd June 2023

A 12-year-old boy comes into hospital with an episode of rhythmic jerking of the quadricep muscles of his right leg for 2 minutes

A 12-year-old boy comes into hospital with an episode of rhythmic jerking of the quadricep muscles of his right leg for 2 minutes. He fell as a result and hit his head. He was awake the whole time. This is the third episode he has had.

Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment to start him on?

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