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What is the definition of epilepsy according to the text?
What is the definition of epilepsy according to the text?
- Having at least two unprovoked seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart (correct)
- Having more than three provoked seizures in a month
- Having one unprovoked seizure and a probability of a high recurrence risk over the next two years
- Having one unprovoked seizure and no recurrence risk
What is one of the criteria for diagnosing an epilepsy syndrome?
What is one of the criteria for diagnosing an epilepsy syndrome?
- A single provoked seizure
- High fever along with a seizure
- Physical injury causing a seizure
- Family history of seizures (correct)
Which factor determines a high recurrence risk of seizures over the next ten years?
Which factor determines a high recurrence risk of seizures over the next ten years?
- Probability of recurrence over the next ten years (>60%) (correct)
- Age of the individual
- Type of seizure medication used
- Probability of recurrence within a week of the first seizure
How far apart should unprovoked seizures occur to meet the definition of epilepsy?
How far apart should unprovoked seizures occur to meet the definition of epilepsy?
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of epilepsy?
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of epilepsy?
What does the term 'epidemiology' usually refer to in the context of health conditions like epilepsy?
What does the term 'epidemiology' usually refer to in the context of health conditions like epilepsy?
How does family history play a role in understanding epilepsy?
How does family history play a role in understanding epilepsy?
What is one aspect that helps to diagnose an epilepsy syndrome?
What is one aspect that helps to diagnose an epilepsy syndrome?
Which factor contributes significantly to a high recurrence risk of seizures?
Which factor contributes significantly to a high recurrence risk of seizures?
Apart from having at least two unprovoked seizures, what else defines epilepsy according to the text?
Apart from having at least two unprovoked seizures, what else defines epilepsy according to the text?
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