Epilepsy and Epileptic Syndromes Quiz

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Which one of these is the correct definition of an epileptic seizure?

A permanent occurrence of abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain
A temporary occurrence of abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain (correct)
A chronic occurrence of normal neuronal activity in the brain
A transient occurrence of normal neuronal activity in the brain

What is required for the clinical diagnosis of epilepsy?

The occurrence of a seizure with abnormal EEG
The occurrence of a single seizure
The occurrence of two or more unprovoked seizures (correct)
The occurrence of a seizure with normal EEG

What is the prevalence of active epilepsy?

5%
50-100/100,000
More than 40 million people
0.8% (correct)

How many unprovoked seizures need to occur within a time frame of more than 24 hours for epilepsy to be considered present?

2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the yearly incidence of epileptic seizures?

50-100/100,000 (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how is an epileptic seizure defined?

A transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the clinical diagnosis of epilepsy?

The occurrence of epileptic seizure with a second seizure or EEG and clinical information to convincingly demonstrate an enduring predisposition to develop recurrences. (B) Signup and view all the answers