Epilepsy Flashcards
1
Q
What is epilepsy?
A
A common neurological condition with a tendency to have recurrent seizures
2
Q
What is a seizure caused by?
A
A sudden burst of excess electrical activity in the brain, causing a temporary disruption in the normal message pathway between brain cells
3
Q
What can trigger a seizure?
A
- stress
- anxiety
- lack of sleep
- missing a dose of anti-epileptic drugs
- excessive alcohol and drugs
4
Q
Name the 2 types of seizures
A
Partial and generalised
5
Q
What are the 2 types of partial seizures?
A
Simple partial and complex partial
6
Q
Names 3 types of generalised seizures
A
Absence Myoclonic Tonic Tonic clonic Atonic
7
Q
Explain some preconceptual advice women should consider
A
- Folic acid prior to conception
- A/N screening
- Vitamin K at birth
- Have epilepsy review
- Encourage breastfeeding
8
Q
What are 3 complications with epilepsy?
A
- Status epilepticus
- Trauma
- Sudden unexpected death
9
Q
What is sudden epilepticus?
A
A seizure that lasts longer than 30 minutes - can be fatal
10
Q
What trauma can occur during a seizure?
A
During convulsion:
- head trauma
- hot water burns
- falls
- tongue biting
