Epilepsy Management and Treatment
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What percentage of patients can control their seizures with one medication?

  • 100%
  • 75% (correct)
  • 90%
  • 50%

What is the ranking of epilepsy as a neurologic disorder?

  • 2nd most common
  • 1st most common
  • 6th most common
  • 4th most common (correct)

What is the term for seizures that involve only a portion of the brain?

  • Focal seizures (correct)
  • Simple partial seizures
  • Generalized seizures
  • Complex partial seizures

What is the name of the league that classifies epilepsy?

<p>International League Against Epilepsy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for seizures that affect awareness and consciousness?

<p>Complex partial seizures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for abnormal single limb or muscle group activities?

<p>Auras (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people will experience at least one seizure?

<p>10% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for seizures that affect the entire brain?

<p>Generalized seizures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of simple partial seizures?

<p>No loss of consciousness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can focal seizures progress to?

<p>Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines in reducing seizures?

<p>Binding inhibitory GABA receptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antiepileptic drug is primarily used for tonic-clonic, simple and complex partial seizures?

<p>Phenytoin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant pharmacokinetic consideration for phenytoin?

<p>Saturable enzyme metabolism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-dose related adverse effect of phenytoin?

<p>Gingival hyperplasia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is fosphenytoin administered intravenously, while phenytoin is not?

<p>Fosphenytoin is a prodrug, phenytoin is not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem with benzodiazepine use in epilepsy treatment?

<p>Tolerance to therapeutic effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in choosing an antiepileptic drug for a patient?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of benzodiazepines in the treatment of seizures?

<p>Immediate onset and short-acting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant difference between lorazepam and clonazepam?

<p>Indications for use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration in the use of phenytoin in certain patient populations?

<p>Drug-drug interactions with oral contraceptives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a tonic-clonic seizure?

<p>Violent muscle contractions followed by a period of confusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for pediatric onset of absence seizures?

<p>3-5 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic EEG discharge pattern of absence seizures?

<p>Spike and wave discharge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between myoclonic and clonic seizures?

<p>Impaired consciousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of tonic seizures on muscle tone?

<p>Sudden increase in muscle tone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of atonic seizures?

<p>Sudden loss of muscle tone/muscle strength without loss of consciousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of status epilepticus?

<p>Seizure lasting more than 5 minutes or several seizures occurring in succession (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of epilepsy?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic tool for epilepsy?

<p>Electroencephalogram (EEG) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of therapy for epilepsy?

<p>Reduction of seizure frequency and severity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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