Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders Flashcards
this type of seizure may be genetic or from a developmental defect
idiopathic
this type of seizure may occur due to hypoxia, a head injury, a stroke, a tumor, or other issues
acquired
partial seizure
begins in one specific region of the cortex and may spread to become generalized
simple partial seizure
no loss of consciousness
complex partial seizure
impaired consciousness
generalized seizure
involves the whole brain at once
someone having deja vu and aphasia may be having this type of seizure
simple partial
some one having automatisms and confusion/memor impairment may be having this type of seizure
complex partial
T or F: the post-ictal period may last from mins to hours
TRUE
status epilepticus
recurrent tonic-clonic seizures without full return to consciousness, >30 mins
T or F: status epilepticus is a medical emergency
TRUE
brain hypoxia, brain edema, hypoglycemia, fatal brain damage, cardiac arrest: complications of what
status epilepticus
important interventions when patient is seizing
maintain airway provide respiratory support monitor LOC monitor for additional seizure activity monitor VS loosen clothing position pt on side do not put anything in mouth protect head
most commonly used drug to prevent seizures in acute care setting
dilantin/phenytoin
patients taking this anti-seizure drug should be on a cardiac monitor
Dilantin/phenytoin
