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epilepsy study stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is ACTH? | Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| A patient who abruptly discontinues seizure medication could experience what type of seizure | status epilepticus seizure |
| What is the name of the surgery that involves cutting the major band of white matter that connects the two hemispheres of the brain? | Corpus Callostomy |
| This type of seizure usually begins with symptoms in one hand or foot and then “march” up to the extremities and may involve the entire body. It may remain localized or may spread to other parts of the brain. | Jacksonian seizure |
| Myoclonic | brief, shock-like jerks of a muscles |
| Clonic | repetitive jerking occurring at a regular rate |
| Tonic | sustained stiffening |
| Postictal | Period after seizure person is tired |
| Often occurring days to hours before a seizure, it is an indication of, or feeling that a seizure will occur | Aura |
| The procedure known as corpus callostomy has been every effective in controlling intractable atonic seizures (drop attacks). | True |
| What is another term for Phenytoin | Dilantin |
| Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition with recurrent seizures that are an expression of brain abnormality | True |
| If an individual has seizures, he or she has epilepsy | False |
| Seizures and Epilepsy are synonymous | False |
| Can seizures occur in individuals for reasons other than epilepsy? | Yes |
| This type seizure is what most people think of when they hear the word "seizure” | Generalized tonic-clonic seizure |
| How are seizures commonly categorized? | Generalized onset or Partial onset |
| Which statement below best describes primarily generalized seizures (hint: at least two answers) | -No recognizable focus of onset -Large areas of each cortex appear to be simultaneously affected |
| Absence seizures are Primarily Generalized Seizures previously called petit mal. | True |
| Syncopal Episodes can be caused by? | -brief decrease in blood to brain -Abnormal heart rate -Blood pressure -Cerebral blood flow -Anxiety |
| During a Tonic–Clonic seizure you should insert a tongue blade to prevent the person from biting their tongue or cheeks. | False |
| If magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography shows no pathology, the individual may have a benign epilepsy syndrome. | True |
| What is the severely restrictive diet which forces the brain to utilize fat rather than carbohydrates for energy and altering neurotransmitters | Ketogenic diet |
| Generally, if a behavior can be triggered, interrupted or modified by external stimuli, then it probably is not a seizure. | True |
| Which usually occurs with absence seizures? | -Brief episodes of staring -Blinks repetitively |
| Which usually occurs with Tonic Clonic seizures? | -Sudden stiffening movement -Strong convulsive movements |
| This type of seizure is benign, involves tongue, face and hands. Onset while sleeping or arousal. Can simulate migraine-like event | Rolandic |
| The child with this rare disorder looses the ability to speak. They also develop seizures. | Landau-Kleffner |
| Syncope can mimic an atonic seizure | True |
| Which of the following would you do for someone who just completed a tonic-clonic seizure? | -Place person on floor or bed -Turn person to one side -Loosen clothing around neck |
| What do you do if a tonic-clonic seizure is lasting more than 5 - 10 minute | Call for help |
| Which best describes the meaning that a medication has anticonvulsant properties? | It is usually given IM or IV |
| What is the Brand name for phenytoin | Dilantin |
| What is the generic name for Klonopin? | clonazepam |
| This diet forces the brain to utilize fat rather than carbohydrates for energy | What is the Ketogenic diet |
| This surgical procedure is used to remove one side of the brain to deal with multi-focal seizures | What is a hemispherectomy |
| 70% to 80% of children with epilepsy achieve control with the first or second antiepileptic drug. | True |
| About two-thirds of children with epilepsy are weaned off antiepileptic drugs after two years of being seizure free. | True |
| A person who is exhibiting an atypical absence seizure is usually able to respond to the person in front of them | True |
| Atonic seizures can also be considered “drop seizures | True |
| Somniloquy | Sleep talking |
| Somnambulism | Sleepwalking |
| Bruxism | Teeth grinding |
| Which best describes a drug that has anticonvulsant properties | It is given IM or IV |
| Which is a common side affect of barbiturates? | Nausea |
| Which medication is a benzodiazepine | clonazepam |
| Which medication is a Succinimide | ethosuximide |
| Which medication is a miscellaneous AED? | felbemate |
| Which medication is a barbiturate | phenobarbital |
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