Seizures & Epilepsy

Question 1

Focal seizure

Answer 1

One side of the brain
+/- Motor symptoms

Question 2

Focal aware

Answer 2

No loss of conciousness

Question 3

Focal impaired awareness

Answer 3

Loss of consiousness

Question 4

Gneralized seizures

Answer 4

Both side of the brain

Motor symptoms

Question 5

Generalized impaired awareness

Answer 5

Loss of consciousness

Question 6

Motor symptoms

Answer 6

Colonic: Rhythmical jerking
Atonic: Limp or weak muscle
Myoclonus: Muscle twitching
Tonic: Rigid or tense muscles

Question 7

All Antiepileptic drugs require these supplements

Answer 7

Calcium & Vitamin D
Folate: women of child bearing age
Selenium & zinc for alopecia
Carnitine: Valproic acid

Question 8

Diagnosis

Answer 8

Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Brain activity

Question 9

Status epilepticus

Answer 9

Seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes or 2 discrete seizures between which there is incomplete recovery of consciousness

Question 10

Status epilepticus treatment

Answer 10

1. ABC
2. Benzo:
   Lorazepam (Ativan) rapid onset 0.1 mg/kg/dose IV (Max: 4 mg/dose)
   Diazepam (Valium )