Overview of Brain and Epilepsy Quiz

Question 1

The _______ is the Source of epilepsy.

Answer 1

Brain

Question 2

Which of the following are components of the Brain?

Answer 2

Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Cerebellum

Question 3

Which of the following is composed of gray matter and white matter?

Answer 3

Cerebrum

Question 4

Which component of the brain is responsible for passing messages back and forth between the brain and other parts of the body?

Answer 4

Brain Stem

Question 5

Which component of the brain regulates the level of consciousness?

Answer 5

Thalamus

Question 6

What is another term for gray matter?

Answer 6

Cerebral Cortex

Question 7

The gray matter is the outside portion of the cerebrum and provides functions associated with ________.

Answer 7

Conscious Thought

Question 8

Which of the following are lobes of each cerebral hemisphere?

Answer 8

Frontal
Parietal
Occipital
Temporal

Question 9

Which type of cells make up the brain?

Answer 9

Neurons

Question 10

Neurons send ______ to and from one another through nerve fibers, which connect various parts of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and glands.

Answer 10

Electrical Signals

Question 11

Which of the following are parts of a neuron?

Answer 11

Axon
Dendrite
Cell Body

Question 12

Which of the following are the chemical messengers of the brain?

Answer 12

Neurotransmitters

Question 13

Which of the following play a key role in disease of the nervous system?

Answer 13

Neurotransmitters

Question 14

According to one theory, epilepsy is caused by a(n) ________ between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters.

Answer 14

Imbalance

Question 15

Which of the following terms describes “an atom or group of atoms that carries a positive or negative electrical charge”?

Answer 15

Ion

Question 16

Epilepsy is a complex _______ condition that produces seizures, which impact many mental and physical functions, such as consciousness, movements, and actions.

Answer 16

Medical

Question 17

A person is considered to have epilepsy if the person has ______ or more seizures.

Answer 17

Two

Question 18

Which of the following describes the type of seizure that lead to a diagnosis of epilepsy?

Answer 18

Unprovoked

Question 19

Seizures are a result of the neurons in the brain _______.

Answer 19

Firing abnormally

Question 20

Which of the following statements about seizures and epilepsy is accurate?

Answer 20

Seizures are associated with many disorders

Question 21

Estimates are that epilepsy affects between _______ million Americans.

Answer 21

2.2 and 2.8

Question 22

It is estimated that there are _____ new cases of epilepsy in the U.S. annually.

Answer 22

150,000 - 200,000

Question 23

_______ are the fastest growing newly diagnosed population in the U.S.

Answer 23

Adults over 65

Question 24

Which term describes the total number of existing cases in a specific population at a stated point in time?

Answer 24

Prevalence

Question 25

Individuals in which of the following populations are at higher risk of developing epilepsy? Select all that apply.

Answer 25

Stroke patients Children with mental retardation People with one unprovoked seizure

Question 26

A key factor determine the origin of the seizure is its ______ in the brain.

Answer 26

Location

Question 27

Which of the following are the two basic types of seizures?

Answer 27

Partial and generalized

Question 28

A simple partial seizure is one in which the individual maintains ______.

Answer 28

Clear consciousness

Question 29

A complex partial seizure is one in which the individual becomes _____.

Answer 29

Confused

Question 30

Automatisms are _____ activities, such as fumbling or lip smacking.

Answer 30

Purposeless

Question 31

Generalized seizures originate in deep structures of the brain and travel to the cortical surface, where they manifest relatively simultaneously in ______.

Answer 31

Both hemispheres

Question 32

Which of the following are types of generalized seizures?

Answer 32

Tonic Absence Myoclonic Tonic-clonic

Question 33

A major recent advance is recognition of ______ that cover a group of symptoms and provide more robust criteria for diagnosis, prognosis, and management.

Answer 33

Epilepsy syndromes

Question 34

Status epilepticus is a(n) ______ characterized by frequent and/or prolonged epileptic seizures.

Answer 34

Medical Emergency

Question 35

Seizures that are not controlled by medication are called _______.

Answer 35

Inctractable

Question 36

No cause for seizures can be found in about ______ of people with epilepsy.

Answer 36

70%

Question 37

When a seizure can be linked to identifiable disease or brain abnormalities, the seizure is called _______.

Answer 37

Symptomatic

Question 38

When no cause can be found for the seizure or when the cause is hidden, the seizure is called _______.

Answer 38

Cryptogenic

Question 39

When the cause of the seizure is unknown or when a genetic cause is suspected, the seizure is called ______.

Answer 39

Idiopathic

Question 40

Which of the following are potential causes of epilepsy?

Answer 40

Stroke Infections Head trauma Brain malformations

Question 41

Seizures that are an immediate result of metabolic stimuli or medication are not epilepsy; the seizure in epilepsy are _______.

Answer 41

Unprovoked

Question 42

Partial (focal) seizures can be caused by _______.

Answer 42

Stroke Brain injury Head trauma Brain malformation

Question 43

Generalized seizures can be cause by ______.

Answer 43

Low oxygen Low blood sugar Medication overdose Medication withdrawal

Question 44

Which of the following is considered the most important tool in diagnosing epilepsy?

Answer 44

Medical history

Question 45

Which of the following are common comorbidities among people with epilepsy?

Answer 45

Anxiety Psychosis Depression

Question 46

What are the goals of all epilepsy treatment?

Answer 46

To avoid side effects | To prevent further seizures

Question 47

The prognosis for people with epilepsy that has a known cause is _____ compared to cases in which the cause is unknown.

Answer 47

Worse

Question 48

Which of the following are first-aid rules for epilepsy?

Answer 48

Time the Seizure with your watch Don't hold the person down or try to stop his movement Loosen anything around the neck that may make breathing difficult

Question 49

Epilepsy _______ the ability to become pregnant.

Answer 49

Does not limit

Question 50

Compared to the general population, the risk of developing epilepsy for children with a mother or father with epilepsy is _______.

Answer 50

Slightly higher

Question 51

Which of the following are factors that lead to the development of epilepsy in the elderly?

Answer 51

Tumor Dementia Cerebrovascular disease

Question 52

Which of the following are specific concerns about teenagers with epilepsy?

Answer 52

Major stresses Sleep deprivation Risk of pregnancy Adherence to medication

Question 53

A report from the Institute of Medicine on adults with epilepsy showed that as the number of seizures increased, the _______ decreased.

Answer 53

Quality of life