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What is epilepsy not associated with?
What is epilepsy not associated with?
- Abscesses
- Intellectual level (correct)
- Congenital malformations
- Brain tumors
What is a risk factor for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)?
What is a risk factor for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)?
- Generalized events that are medically refractory (correct)
- Contraceptive effectiveness
- Increased seizure frequency during menses
- Bone loss
What alters the excitability of neurons in the cerebral cortex in women with epilepsy?
What alters the excitability of neurons in the cerebral cortex in women with epilepsy?
- Family planning
- Increase in sex hormones (correct)
- Anticonvulsant medications
- Preconception counseling
What is a potential risk during pregnancy for women with epilepsy?
What is a potential risk during pregnancy for women with epilepsy?
What is the leading cause of seizures in older adults?
What is the leading cause of seizures in older adults?
What should patients receiving anticonvulsant agents be assessed for?
What should patients receiving anticonvulsant agents be assessed for?
What is the risk of older adult patients taking other medications for chronic health problems?
What is the risk of older adult patients taking other medications for chronic health problems?
What contributes to possible malformations in the fetus of women with epilepsy?
What contributes to possible malformations in the fetus of women with epilepsy?
What is associated with an increase in seizure frequency during menses in women with epilepsy?
What is associated with an increase in seizure frequency during menses in women with epilepsy?
What is a potential risk for mothers at high risk during pregnancy?
What is a potential risk for mothers at high risk during pregnancy?
What is the risk factor for older adult patients taking other medications for chronic health problems?
What is the risk factor for older adult patients taking other medications for chronic health problems?
What is the leading cause of seizures in older adults?
What is the leading cause of seizures in older adults?
What is epilepsy characterized by?
What is epilepsy characterized by?
How is epilepsy classified?
How is epilepsy classified?
What is primary epilepsy also known as?
What is primary epilepsy also known as?
What percentage of people does epilepsy affect during their lifetime?
What percentage of people does epilepsy affect during their lifetime?
In which age groups do most forms of epilepsy occur?
In which age groups do most forms of epilepsy occur?
What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
What has reduced the stigma associated with epilepsy?
What has reduced the stigma associated with epilepsy?
What is the cause of seizures in many people with epilepsy?
What is the cause of seizures in many people with epilepsy?
What can cause epilepsy following birth trauma?
What can cause epilepsy following birth trauma?
What has aided in the diagnosis of epilepsy?
What has aided in the diagnosis of epilepsy?
What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
What is the estimated percentage of people affected by epilepsy during their lifetime?
What is the estimated percentage of people affected by epilepsy during their lifetime?
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