Seizures and Epilepsy Overview

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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?

  • Excessive caffeine intake
  • Excess stress
  • Fatigue
  • Sudden loud noises (correct)

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?

<p>Clonic seizure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of postictal phase following a seizure?

<p>Confusion and sleepiness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic tool is used to identify the origin of seizures?

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

What is a critical step in caring for a patient during a seizure?

<p>Ensuring a patent airway and turning the patient on their side (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication needs regular blood tests due to its potential side effects like gingival hyperplasia?

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

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