Seizures: Basic Info, Complications, Treatments

Question 1

a seizure is a

Answer 1

sudden abnormal, excessive electrical discharge of neurons in the brain

Question 2

what metabolic disturbances could be associated w/ seizures (6)

Answer 2

acidosis
electrolyte imbalances
hypoglycemia
hypoxia
alcohol or barbiturate withdrawal
dehydration or water intoxication

Question 3

what are extracranial disorders associated w/ seizures (5)

Answer 3

HTN
heart, liver, lung, kidney disease
systemic lupus erthematosus
DM
Septicemia

Question 3

most cause of seizures are ___ or known as ____ ____ _____

Answer 3

unknown
idiopathic generalized epilepsy

Question 4

known causes of seizures are (11)

Answer 4

stroke
brain tumors
cerebral infection
TBI
hypoxic birth injury
neurodevelopmental disorders
neurodegenerative disease
low & very high glucose levels
abnormal serum electrolytes
lack of sleep
alcohol withdrawal

Question 5

what is epilepsy

Answer 5

disease with continuing predisposition to seizures w/ consequences

Question 6

seizures are more common in (5)

Answer 6

young children
older adults
african americans
socially disadvantaged populations
males

Question 7

seizures are detected by an

Answer 7

EEG

Question 8

locating seizure focus is ____ for successful surgical intervention

Answer 8

critical