3.4 Flashcards
repetitive rhythmic jerking often associated with postictal state
clonic seizure
sudden, brief, sporadic involuntary twitching of one muscle or a group of muscles, usually without loss of consciousness
myoclonic seizure
loss of consciousness followed by rigidity
tonic seizure
sudden partial or complete loss of muscles and postural tone (drop attacks → may cause injury)
atonic seizure
In PKU, we have a build up of
phenylalanine
when do febrile seizures commonly occur
6 mos - 5 years
when are kids at biggest risk of febrile seizures
12-18 months
what tics are most common in tourettes
motor tics
what will you see on EEG for Lennox-gastaut
a generalized, slow (< or equal to 2.5 Hz) is required for diagnosis
what test should you use to test for autism
M-CHAT
what test should you use for ADHD
Vanderbilt
what virus is most commonly associated with febrile seizure
HHV-6
how many ash leaf spots are diagnostic for tuberous sclerosis
3+