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What is the definition of epilepsy according to the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)?
What is the definition of epilepsy according to the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)?
- Epilepsy is defined as a single unprovoked seizure.
- Epilepsy is defined as more than one unprovoked seizure. (correct)
- Epilepsy is defined as any seizure, provoked or unprovoked.
- Epilepsy is defined as a combination of motor, sensory, autonomic, or psychic activity.
Which type of seizures occur in and rapidly engage bilaterally distributed networks?
Which type of seizures occur in and rapidly engage bilaterally distributed networks?
- Provoked seizures
- Generalized seizures (correct)
- Unknown onset seizures
- Focal seizures
What characterizes the underlying cause of seizures?
What characterizes the underlying cause of seizures?
- Metabolic disturbances in the nerve cells
- Structural changes in the brain
- Infection in the nerve cells
- Excessive neuronal discharge (correct)
How are unknown onset seizures described?
How are unknown onset seizures described?
Which of the following is a possible cause of seizures?
Which of the following is a possible cause of seizures?
What type of seizures often involve both hemispheres of the brain?
What type of seizures often involve both hemispheres of the brain?
What is the initial pattern of seizures indicative of?
What is the initial pattern of seizures indicative of?
What type of seizures are characterized by both motor and nonmotor symptoms?
What type of seizures are characterized by both motor and nonmotor symptoms?
Which diagnostic tool is useful for identifying the epileptogenic zone?
Which diagnostic tool is useful for identifying the epileptogenic zone?
What does EEG stand for in the context of seizure diagnosis?
What does EEG stand for in the context of seizure diagnosis?
What type of seizures may include prolonged convulsive movements with loss of consciousness?
What type of seizures may include prolonged convulsive movements with loss of consciousness?
What is the purpose of the diagnostic assessment for seizures?
What is the purpose of the diagnostic assessment for seizures?
Which examination is used to detect structural lesions such as focal abnormalities in the brain?
Which examination is used to detect structural lesions such as focal abnormalities in the brain?
What is the purpose of telemetry and computerized equipment in seizure diagnosis?
What is the purpose of telemetry and computerized equipment in seizure diagnosis?
What is the purpose of video recording of seizures taken simultaneously with EEG telemetry?
What is the purpose of video recording of seizures taken simultaneously with EEG telemetry?
What is the purpose of microelectrodes (depth electrodes) in seizure diagnosis?
What is the purpose of microelectrodes (depth electrodes) in seizure diagnosis?
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