Epilepsy Flashcards
Recognize the signs of epileptic seizures.
a tendency for recurrent seizures because of an underlying brain abnormality
What is an occasional, sudden, excessive and rapid
discharge of gray matter?
a seizure
What is a partial seizure?
one that begins in one area of the cortex
What is a generalized seizure?
no single focus for starting point- cortex as a whole
Simple behavior such as ______ are more common in partial complex seizures
chewing and picking at clothing (automatisms)
Simple behavior such as chewing and picking at clothing (automatisms) are more common in ______ seizures.
partial complex
In general, ______ seizures are followed by a postictal state whereas most absence seizures are not.
partial complex
In general, partial complex seizures are followed by a ______ whereas most absence seizures are not.
postictal state
