Epilepsy and treatment

Question 1

what is a seizure

Answer 1

clinical event characterised by abnormal or excessive electrical discharges

Question 2

what are the two types of seizures

Answer 2

generalised (whole brain)
focal (part of brain)

Question 3

what is epilepsy

Answer 3

brain disorder characterised by an enduring predisposition to epileptic seizures

Question 4

what are the diagnositic criteria for seizures

Answer 4

more than 2 unprovoked epileptic seizures, usually within a year or two
can be diagnosed after 1 seizure if there is a high probability of more
can do tests but many people have normal results

Question 5

what are the consequences of epilepsy

Answer 5

neurobiological
social
cognitive
psychological

Question 6

how can seizures occur

Answer 6

provoked
symptomatic
unprovoked (epilepsy)

Question 7

describe the tonic phase of seizures

Answer 7

stiffen up
tongue bite is common, this doesn’t tend to happen in other types

Question 8

describe the clonic phase of seizures

Answer 8

neat convulsions, very rhythmic

Question 9

3 types of seizure classification

Answer 9

genetic generalised epilepsy (GGE), software problems, also referred to as idiopathic or primary generalised
focal onset, hardware problems, previously called cryptogenic, lesion localisation and partial epilepsies
unknown

Question 10

what are the treatments for epilepsy

Answer 10

conservative
dietary
medications
surgery

Question 11

what should you take into account when prescribing drugs

Answer 11

use one drug
treat for at least 2 years before giving up