Sz Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
a transient disturbance of cerebral fx due to an abnormal paroxysmal neuronal discharge in the brain
A
seizure
2
Q
Highest SZ incidence? (2)
A
late adulthood and early childhood
3
Q
Can patients think coherently or act appropriately during seizures?
A
No
4
Q
Can patients remember seizures?
A
No
5
Q
Define epilepsy:
A
A disorder characterized by recurrent SZ, either partial or generalized, which are unprovoked
