Epilepsy Flashcards
A finite event, alteration in neurological function, limiting, not formal and may not know cause
this is defined as
a. seizure
b. epilepsy
seizure
A chronic disorder of various causes characterized by recurrent seizures caused by excessive electric discharges of a large number of neurons
a. epilepsy
b. seizure
epilepsy
This is recurrent, unprovoked, formal and if at least 2 unprovoked or reflex seizures within 24 hours
a. seizure
b. epilepsy
epilepsy
spots of light in the visual field can be defined as
aura
This type of seizure is local onset, abnormal discharge arises in a portion of one hemisphere and may spread to other parts of the brain, in any lobe
a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure
focal seizure
Focal seizures are in what lobe?
any lobe
Sensory symptoms of paresthesias, numbness, vertigo, auditory hallucinations, unformed visual hallucinations, conscious not depressed suggest
a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure
focal seizure
This is a sensation march from arm to leg
jacksonion march
Jacksonion march, involuntary jerking, atonia, akinesia can suggest
a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure
focal seizure
Alteration of consciousness a major factor, bilateral hemispheric involvement, mumbling, random walking, head turning or pulling at clothing can suggest
a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure
dyscognitive focal seizures
Motor tasks are completed awkwardly, it lasts about a minute, confusion and disorientation lasts several minutes
a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure
dyscognitive focal seizures
Not localized onset, broad and widespread, bilateral hemisphere involvement brain shows diffuse EEG abnormalities
a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure
generalized seizure
This seizure is associated with preservation of consciousness, unilateral hemisphere involvement, with focal motor symptoms
a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure
simple partial seizure
This seizure includes an alteration or total loss of consciousness, autonomic behaviors without control may manifest, mumbling, head turning or pulling at clothing
a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure
complex partial seizure
This seizure has sudden cessation of ongoing conscious activity, minor convulsive muscular activity or loss of postural control, begin diffusely and involve both hemispheres, unaware of loss of conscious control
a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure
generalized absence seizure (Peit mal)
A sudden, brief, single or repetitive muscle contractions involving one body part or entire body, myoclonic jerks of small movements of face or hands to massive bilateral spasms
a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure
myoclonic seizures
this type of seizure can occur shortly after walking or while falling asleep
a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure
myoclonic seizures
An atypical seizure, mild, short, total loss of control, sudden loss of consciousness and falls, rigidity phase, jerking movements
a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure
tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal)
This seizure can involve bowel and bladder control may be lost, altered speech and changes in mood
a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure
tonic-clonic seizures
What are the potential causes of seizures?
changes in hormonal level head trauma intracranial mass CNS infection cerebral vascular disorders toxic substances or poisons congential brain defects hypoxia degenerative brain disorders pneumonia
What are the potential triggers of seizures?
stress poor nutrition missed medication skipped meals flickering lights illness lack of sleep emotions heat and humidity
This phase of a seizure is when the body becomes rigid, may cry and become cynatoic, jaw fixed and hands clenched
a. clonic phase
b. tonic phase
tonic phase
this phase of a seizure begins with rhythmic, jerky contractions and relaxation of all muscles especially limbs, biting of tongue, lips or inside of the mouth, saliva blown from mouth and froth appearing on lips
a. clonic phase
b. tonic phase
clonic phase
