Roderick's terrified parents rush their 18 month-old son to the emergency room after he has a seizure that lasts about a minute.An investigation reveals Roderick has had a febrile seizure.What is the treatment of choice?

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The treatment of choice for febrile seizures is to identify and treat the underlying cause of the fever. IV lorazepam or IV loading with phenytoin may be used in certain cases, but they are not the first line treatment for febrile seizures. Rectal diazepam gel may be used for ongoing seizures or for seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes, but it is not the primary treatment for febrile seizures. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it focuses on addressing the root cause of the seizure.

Roderick's Terrified Parents Rush Their 18 Month-Old Son to the Emergency