Ramona and Michael bring in their 3-month-old child, Darla, with a complaint of partial seizures. Which of the following drugs should ideally be prescribed for Darla?
A. Ethosuximide
B. Phenobarbital
C. Trimethadione
D. Carbamazepine
Answer: B
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