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What is the main difference between seizure and epilepsy?

  • Seizure is a sign of underlying CNS dysfunction, while epilepsy is not
  • Seizure is a disease, while epilepsy is a syndrome
  • Seizure is uncontrolled electrical discharge, while epilepsy is controlled
  • Seizure is acute, while epilepsy is chronic (correct)
  • Seizure is related to head injury and brain tumor, while epilepsy is idiopathic

    • What is the etiology of 70% of seizure disorders?

  • Low magnesium levels
  • Head injury and brain tumor
  • Increased intracranial pressure
  • Electrical storm in the brain
  • Idiopathic (correct)

    • What is a common sign of underlying dysfunction associated with seizure disorders?

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Ischemia (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • Hypernatremia
  • Hyperkalemia

    • What condition could be an etiology for seizure disorders?

    <p>Severe hypomagnesemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of both seizure disorder and cardiac dysrhythmia?

    <p>Can be acute or chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between seizure threshold and seizure activity?

    <p>Low seizure threshold means it takes much stimulation to produce a seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does uncontrolled electrical discharge from a group of neurons in the cerebral cortex lead to?

    <p>Electrical storm in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of seizure disorders are related to head injury and brain tumor?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of epilepsy?

    <p>Chronic neurological condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between seizure and epilepsy?

    <p>All people with epilepsy have seizure activity, but not everyone with seizure activity has epilepsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can provoke seizure activity?

    <p>Brain tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hypocalcemia increase the risk of seizures?

    <p>Affects sodium channel gatekeepers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result in seizure activity through compression of arterial blood supply?

    <p>Increased intracranial pressure (IICP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can provoke seizures by causing inflammation, vasodilation, and brain swelling?

    <p>Meningitis and encephalitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of epilepsy syndrome?

    <p>Begins before age 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of treatment for seizure activity?

    <p>Identify and address provoking factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In chronic seizure activity, what may lead to swelling in the brain?

    <p>Low serum calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is involved in the work-up for seizure activity?

    <p>Determining the provoking factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the sequence from hyponatremia to seizure activity involve?

    <p>Cerebral ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to easier depolarization of neurons?

    <p>Hypomagnesemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of complex partial seizures?

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

    What does the image of EEG (Electroencephalogram) suggest about diagnosing seizure activity?

    <p>Investigate the cause, watch out for seizure and document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may a brain tumor present with seizure activity?

    <p>All of the above are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of seizure treatment as indicated by the text?

    <p>Restore the balance between neurotransmitters that excite and those that inhibit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are myths about epilepsy?

    <p>Seizure disorder is inherited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of neurotransmitters acetylcholine and GABA in seizures?

    <p>Acetylcholine excites and GABA inhibits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between complex partial seizures and generalized tonic clonic seizures?

    <p>Temporal lobe involvement vs. entire body involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of investigating the cause of a seizure?

    <p>To prevent future seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of raising the seizure threshold in seizure treatment?

    <p>Reduces the likelihood of a seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the imbalance between acetylcholine and GABA in seizure activity?

    <p>It contributes to the development of seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of oxygen does the brain consume?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of anemic hypoxia?

    <p>Low hemoglobin and hematocrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of ischemia?

    <p>Reduced blood and oxygen flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology of focal ischemia?

    <p>Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of sudden hypoxia?

    <p>Possible coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of chronic hypoxia?

    <p>Increased oxygen extraction from hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definitive diagnosis for monitoring Intracranial Pressure (IICP)?

    <p>Invasive monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment options are mentioned for reducing IICP?

    <p>Draining off cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the complications of IICP according to the text?

    <p>Coma, herniation, and brain death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnosis criteria for brain death as per the text?

    <p>Fixed and dilated pupils, absence of motor and respiratory responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of treatment options such as Mannitol and draining off cerebrospinal fluid?

    <p>To decrease intracranial volume and reverse ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause Intracranial Pressure (IICP) according to the text?

    <p>Orthopedic compartment syndrome and plaque rupture in atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging techniques are used for diagnosing cerebral aneurysms?

    <p>CT and MRI scans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period for meningococcal meningitis?

    <p>2 to 10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom of hydrocephalus?

    <p>Stiff neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for meningitis caused by bacteria?

    <p>Antibiotics and brain swelling reduction drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can result from brain surgery for hematomas and concussions?

    <p>Diabetes insipidus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of traumatic brain injuries like subdural hematoma, epidural hematoma, and concussion?

    <p>Involving stretching of the brain and axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for intracranial pressure (ICP)?

    <p>7-15 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a false statement regarding the Cushing reflex in the context of increased intracranial pressure (IICP)?

    <p>It definitively diagnoses IICP and indicates brain death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the irreversible timeframe for brain tissue to die without oxygen?

    <p>4-6 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Monroe-Kellie Hypothesis, what must occur when there is a change in volume in one compartment of the brain?

    <p>A change in the volume of other compartments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can result in increased intracranial pressure by shifting fluid into the brain?

    <p>Hyponatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of increased volume in the cranial cavity according to the text?

    <p>Compression of arterial blood supply and ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of meningococcal septic shock?

    <p>Fluid movement from capillaries into surrounding tissue leading to decreased blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology for increased intracranial pressure (IICP) in encephalitis?

    <p>Fluid movement into brain tissue leading to increased volume and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are brain cancers difficult to remove?

    <p>They are invasive and not encapsulated, causing damage to surrounding brain tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of external radiation in relieving symptoms of brain cancer?

    <p>Damaging DNA and inhibiting cell division, especially in rapidly dividing cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic of all cancers, including brain cancer?

    <p>They arise from cells capable of dividing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology for increased intracranial pressure (IICP) in subdural hematoma (SDH)?

    <p>Fluid movement into brain tissue leading to increased volume and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Seizure Activity and Provoking Factors

    • Seizure activity can be provoked by various factors such as brain tumors, hematomas, head trauma, fever, and electrolyte imbalances like low magnesium and sodium.
    • The work-up for seizure activity involves determining the provoking factor, with most seizures being unprovoked or idiopathic.
    • At-risk populations for seizure activity include children with fever, individuals with increased intracranial pressure (IICP), and those with electrolyte imbalances.
    • The sequence from hyponatremia to seizure activity involves steps such as water intoxication, hyponatremia, cerebral ischemia, brain cell swelling, drop in blood osmolarity, blood vessel compression, and fluid transfer into the brain.
    • Hypocalcemia can lead to increased risk of seizures by affecting sodium channel gatekeepers and lowering the threshold for stimuli, resulting in easier depolarization.
    • Hypomagnesemia may lead to seizure activity due to its impact on calcium absorption, sodium channel activity, and hyperexcitability of neurons.
    • Increased intracranial pressure (IICP) can result in seizure activity through compression of arterial blood supply, leading to reduced oxygen to the brain and subsequent ischemia.
    • Meningitis and encephalitis can provoke seizures by causing inflammation, vasodilation, brain swelling, compression of blood vessels, reduced oxygen flow, ischemia, and disrupted cell membranes leading to rapid depolarization.
    • Seizure activity can be related to brain tumors, as seen in the case of Senator Kennedy, where a malignant brain tumor caused ischemia and provoked a seizure.
    • Epilepsy syndrome typically begins before age 20 and may be associated with genetic mutations affecting nerve depolarization.
    • Chronic seizure activity (epileptic syndrome) is often related to low serum calcium or sodium and may lead to swelling in the brain or an imbalance of neurotransmitters.
    • Seizure types include partial seizures (simple and complex), generalized seizures (absence and tonic-clonic), and diagnosis involves documenting seizure activity and ruling out various metabolic and external etiologies through tests like EEG. Treatment aims to identify and address provoking factors, correct electrolyte imbalances, and restore perfusion in cerebrovascular disease to increase the seizure threshold and make it harder for nerve cells to depolarize.

    Intracranial Pressure and Cerebral Ischemia: Key Concepts and Etiologies

    • Brain tissue begins to die without oxygen in 4-6 minutes, irreversibly by 10 minutes
    • Increased intracranial pressure (IICP) leads to compartment syndrome and ischemic tissue changes
    • The Monroe-Kellie Hypothesis states that a change in volume in one compartment must be offset by a change in the volume of other compartments
    • Increased volume in the cranial cavity can lead to compression of arterial blood supply and ischemia
    • Etiologies/triggers of IICP include tumors, hemorrhage, inflammation, traumatic brain injury, and increased CSF volume
    • Hyponatremia can result in increased intracranial pressure by shifting fluid into the brain
    • IICP leads to decreased arterial blood flow, decreased oxygen delivery to brain tissues, and tissue ischemia
    • Normal intracranial pressure ranges from 7-15 mmHg, with loss of compensation at 20-25 mmHg resulting in ischemic signs and symptoms
    • Signs and symptoms of IICP include changes in level of consciousness, papilledema, transient visual changes, and the Cushing reflex or triad
    • The Cushing reflex is an adaptive response to increase blood flow to the brain, involving increased systolic BP, pulse pressure, bradycardia, and abnormal respiratory patterns
    • False: An increase in BP and bradycardia do not definitively diagnose IICP, and these findings do not indicate brain death
    • Bradycardia in IICP occurs as a compensatory response to overcome resistance in the brain and increase blood flow, not as a result of rising blood pressure

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    Test your knowledge of seizure activity and provoking factors with this quiz. Explore the relationship between seizures and factors such as brain tumors, head trauma, fever, and electrolyte imbalances. Learn about the at-risk populations and the sequence of events leading to seizure activity. Understand how conditions like hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, and increased intracranial pressure can provoke seizures, and familiarize yourself with epilepsy syndrome and different seizure types.

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