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Neurology: Focal Seizures Quiz
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Neurology: Focal Seizures Quiz

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What is a focal seizure?

A seizure originating from a single hemisphere

What are automatisms in the context of focal seizures?

Repetitive, semipurposeful movements like chewing or picking

What may happen to cognition in school-aged children with uncontrolled seizures?

History of decline in academic performance

What is postictal confusion and lethargy?

<p>Common after a seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Todd paralysis?

<p>Transient postictal paresis or paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can EEG help in diagnosing focal seizures?

<p>Reveals abnormal electrical activity arising from a specific region in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of a focal seizure spreading to both cerebral hemispheres?

<p>Impaired awareness, staring episode, inability to respond to stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

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