EEG findings Flashcards
1
Q
Hepatic encephalopathy
A
triphasic waves
2
Q
General toxic encephalopathy (electrolyte imbalance)
A
diffuse slowing of background rhythms
3
Q
Creutzfeld-Jacob disease
A
generalized periodic sharp waves
4
Q
opioid intoxication
A
decreased alpha activity and increased voltage of theta and delta waves
5
Q
marijuana intoxication
A
increased alpha activity in the frontal area of the brain, but overall it slows alpha activity
6
Q
caffeine withdrawal
A
increase amplitude or voltage of theta activity on EEG
7
Q
nicotine withdrawal
A
decrease in alpha activity seen during withdrawal period
8
Q
barbiturate withdrawal
A
generalized paroxysmal activity and spike discharges
