Seizures and Epilepsy Overview

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What is the primary difference between seizures and epilepsy?

  • Altered level of consciousness
  • The presence of abnormal brain electrical activity (correct)
  • Change in motor and sensory ability
  • Excessive uncontrolled electrical discharge of neurons

Which condition is characterized by 2 or more seizures?

  • Seizures
  • Change in motor and sensory ability
  • Epilepsy (correct)
  • Altered level of consciousness

What factor poses a higher risk, especially in children, for experiencing seizures?

  • Change in behavior
  • Altered level of consciousness
  • Fever (correct)
  • Motor and sensory ability

Which term best describes the sudden, uncontrolled discharge of neurons in the brain?

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What is the key factor that differentiates a febrile state in children concerning seizures?

<p>Motor and sensory ability changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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