ILAE Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)?
To promote research and education in epilepsy and improve the care of people with epilepsy.
True or False: The ILAE provides a classification system for epileptic seizures.
True
What are the two main categories of seizures in the ILAE classification?
Focal seizures and generalized seizures.
Fill in the blank: Focal seizures are those that originate in ________ regions of the brain.
specific
What is the definition of a generalized seizure according to the ILAE?
A seizure that affects both sides of the brain from the onset.
Which type of seizure is characterized by a loss of consciousness and can include tonic-clonic movements?
Generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
True or False: The ILAE classification system is static and does not change over time.
False
What is the term used to describe seizures that start in one area of the brain and may spread?
Focal seizures.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of focal seizure? A) Simple focal B) Complex focal C) Generalized focal
C) Generalized focal
What is the primary feature that distinguishes focal seizures from generalized seizures?
Focal seizures originate in a specific area of the brain.
Fill in the blank: The ILAE classification includes seizure types, epilepsy types, and ________ syndromes.
epileptic
What is the term for a condition where a person has recurrent seizures?
Epilepsy.
True or False: All seizures are classified as epilepsy.
False
What is the significance of determining the type of seizure in patient care?
It guides treatment and management strategies.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common generalized seizure? A) Absence seizure B) Myoclonic seizure C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What is the role of neuroimaging in the context of ILAE classification?
To identify structural abnormalities that may cause seizures.
Fill in the blank: The ILAE classification system was first introduced in _________.
1981
What is the importance of the ILAE’s 2017 classification system update?
It provides a more comprehensive and clinically relevant framework for understanding seizures and epilepsy.
True or False: The ILAE classification is only used for research purposes and not for clinical practice.
False
What are ‘epileptic syndromes’ classified by the ILAE?
Specific groups of signs and symptoms that characterize certain types of epilepsy.
Fill in the blank: The ILAE classification emphasizes the importance of ________ in the diagnosis of epilepsy.
clinical history
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a feature of a simple focal seizure? A) Altered awareness B) Motor symptoms C) No loss of consciousness
C) No loss of consciousness
What is the primary goal of the ILAE’s classification system?
To facilitate effective communication among healthcare professionals regarding epilepsy.
True or False: The ILAE classification includes both seizure types and epilepsy types.
True
What is the impact of correctly classifying seizures on patient outcomes?
It leads to more targeted and effective treatment strategies.
Fill in the blank: The ILAE classification is updated ________ to reflect new scientific evidence.
periodically
