6 Questions
During a routine EEG, where is the alpha rhythm observed in a normal awake adult with eyes closed?
Posterior part of the head
What is the sensitivity range of a single routine EEG for detection of interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) for patients with epilepsy?
20 to 50 percent
What are some ways to increase the sensitivity of a routine EEG for patients with epilepsy?
Using special electrodes for temporal lobe epilepsy
Which of the following statements about interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) is true?
10 to 20 percent of patients with definite epilepsy never have IEDs
What is the relationship between lateralized periodic discharges (LPDs) and acute symptomatic seizures?
LPDs are usually seen in the setting of acute, relatively large cerebral injury and are associated with an increased risk of acute symptomatic seizures
Which of the following statements about slowing on EEG is true?
Temporal intermittent rhythmic delta activity (TIRDA) is highly associated with temporal lobe epilepsy
Test your knowledge on the clinical utility of electroencephalography (EEG) and its role in diagnosing and managing epilepsy through this informative quiz.
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