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Which of the following is NOT an underlying precipitating cause of seizures?
Which of the following is NOT an underlying precipitating cause of seizures?
- Birth defect
- Increased ICP
- Trauma/brain tumor
- Metabolic disorders (correct)
Which of the following is a risk factor for isolated seizures in healthy individuals?
Which of the following is a risk factor for isolated seizures in healthy individuals?
- Metabolic or endocrine disorder
- Exposure to toxins
- Fever (correct)
- Infection
Which type of seizure is characterized by a sudden loss of awareness and responsiveness?
Which type of seizure is characterized by a sudden loss of awareness and responsiveness?
- Tonic-Clonic
- Generalized
- Focal
- Absent (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an underlying precipitating cause of seizures?
Which of the following is NOT an underlying precipitating cause of seizures?
Which of the following is a risk factor for isolated seizures in healthy individuals?
Which of the following is a risk factor for isolated seizures in healthy individuals?
Which type of seizure is characterized by sudden, brief, and generalized muscle contractions?
Which type of seizure is characterized by sudden, brief, and generalized muscle contractions?