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What is the primary difference between seizures and epilepsy?
What is the primary difference between seizures and epilepsy?
- The underlying cause in the brain's electrical activity (correct)
- The number of episodes experienced
- The muscle stiffness experienced during the event
- The presence of altered consciousness
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential trigger for seizures?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential trigger for seizures?
- Excessive caffeine intake
- Excess stress
- Fatigue
- Sudden loud noises (correct)
What is a common characteristic of tonic clonic seizures?
What is a common characteristic of tonic clonic seizures?
- Prolonged unconsciousness
- Loss of muscle tone
- Stiffening of muscles followed by rhythmic jerking (correct)
- Brief jerking or stiffening of extremities
Which seizure type is characterized by muscle contractions and relaxations?
Which seizure type is characterized by muscle contractions and relaxations?
What is a sign of postictal phase following a seizure?
What is a sign of postictal phase following a seizure?
Which diagnostic tool is used to identify the origin of seizures?
Which diagnostic tool is used to identify the origin of seizures?
What is a critical step in caring for a patient during a seizure?
What is a critical step in caring for a patient during a seizure?
Which medication needs regular blood tests due to its potential side effects like gingival hyperplasia?
Which medication needs regular blood tests due to its potential side effects like gingival hyperplasia?
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