Epilepsy

Question 1

Complete this definition of a Seizure :
“the clinical manifestation of an abnormally excessive and hypersynchronous activity of neurones located predominantly in the …………….”

Answer 1

Cerebral cortex

Question 2

What are the 3 types of siezures?

Answer 2

1) Generalized
2) Partial
3) Secondary generalized

Question 3

The manifestation of partial seizures is dependant to the site of origin. What lobe causes tingling or jerking of leg, arm, face?

Answer 3

Parietal lobe

Question 4

What is the term given to a state of persistent siexure?

Answer 4

Status Epilepticus

Question 5

What is status epilepticus?

Answer 5

A state of persistent siezure

Question 6

What is epilepsy?

Answer 6

Recurring seizures

Question 7

What neurotransmitter is released by inhibitory neurones

Answer 7

GABA

Question 8

What is Dravet syndrome?

Answer 8

a GABA mutation causes epilepsy

Question 9

How do Benzodiazepines work?

Answer 9

They increase the affinity of GABA for its receptor.

Question 10

What is foetal hydantoin syndrome?

Answer 10

Children whos mothers are taking phenytoin during pregnancies have limb defects and developmental delay

Question 11

What is epilepsa partialis continua?

Answer 11

motor epileptic siezures that are focal to hand and face.