24 Questions
What is epilepsy not associated with?
Intellectual level
What is a risk factor for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)?
Generalized events that are medically refractory
What alters the excitability of neurons in the cerebral cortex in women with epilepsy?
Increase in sex hormones
What is a potential risk during pregnancy for women with epilepsy?
Congenital fetal anomaly
What is the leading cause of seizures in older adults?
Cerebrovascular disease
What should patients receiving anticonvulsant agents be assessed for?
Low bone mass and osteoporosis
What is the risk of older adult patients taking other medications for chronic health problems?
Interactions with medications prescribed for seizure control
What contributes to possible malformations in the fetus of women with epilepsy?
Maternal seizures, anticonvulsant medications, and genetic predisposition
What is associated with an increase in seizure frequency during menses in women with epilepsy?
Increase in sex hormones
What is a potential risk for mothers at high risk during pregnancy?
Congenital fetal anomaly
What is the risk factor for older adult patients taking other medications for chronic health problems?
Interactions with medications prescribed for seizure control
What is the leading cause of seizures in older adults?
Cerebrovascular disease
What is epilepsy characterized by?
Unprovoked, recurring seizures
How is epilepsy classified?
By specific patterns of clinical features
What is primary epilepsy also known as?
Idiopathic epilepsy
What percentage of people does epilepsy affect during their lifetime?
3%
In which age groups do most forms of epilepsy occur?
Children and older adults
What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
Improved treatment for cerebrovascular disorders
What has reduced the stigma associated with epilepsy?
Educating the general public about epilepsy
What is the cause of seizures in many people with epilepsy?
Idiopathic (unknown)
What can cause epilepsy following birth trauma?
Asphyxia neonatorum
What has aided in the diagnosis of epilepsy?
Advances in EEG
What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
Improved treatment for cerebrovascular disorders
What is the estimated percentage of people affected by epilepsy during their lifetime?
3%
Test your knowledge about epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with this quiz. Explore the classification, clinical features, and types of seizures associated with epilepsy.
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