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Which of the following is a characteristic of syncope (faint)?

  • Transient impairment of cerebral blood flow (correct)
  • Convulsive or nonconvulsive
  • Abnormal paroxysmal neuronal discharge in the brain
  • Altered consciousness

    • What should be recorded when taking a history of a person who experienced TLoC (Transient Loss of Consciousness)?

  • Family history of cardiac disease/epilepsy
  • Current medication
  • Presence of prodromal symptoms
  • Circumstances of the event (correct)

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of a seizure?

  • Transient disturbance of cerebral function (correct)
  • Transient impairment of cerebral blood flow
  • Convulsive or nonconvulsive
  • Altered consciousness

    • Which of the following is NOT a cause of seizures?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of seizure formation?

    <p>Too much excitation of nerves discharging independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of partial seizure?

    <p>Autonomic partial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trigger factor for seizures?

    <p>Excessive caffeine consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of seizures?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a partial seizure?

    <p>May start in one area of the brain and spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of syncope (faint)?

    <p>Transient impairment of cerebral blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded when taking a history of a person who experienced TLoC (Transient Loss of Consciousness)?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of seizures?

    <p>Circumstances of the event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of seizures?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trigger factor for seizures?

    <p>Hot water bath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of seizure formation?

    <p>Excitation of nerves and involvement of excitatory neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a seizure?

    <p>Convulsive or nonconvulsive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded when taking a history of a person who experienced TLoC (Transient Loss of Consciousness)?

    <p>Circumstances of the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trigger factor for seizures?

    <p>Diuretics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of seizures?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of seizure formation?

    <p>Involvement of excitatory neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of generalized seizure?

    <p>Partial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of syncope (faint)?

    <p>Uprolling of eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded when taking a history of a person who experienced TLoC (Transient Loss of Consciousness)?

    <p>The person's posture immediately before TLoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of seizures?

    <p>Cardiac disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of seizures?

    <p>Genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trigger factor for seizures?

    <p>Flickering lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a complex partial seizure?

    <p>Involves loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a seizure?

    <p>Convulsive or nonconvulsive transient disturbance of cerebral function due to abnormal neuronal discharge in the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded when taking a history of a person who experienced TLoC (Transient Loss of Consciousness)?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of seizures?

    <p>Transient impairment of cerebral blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of seizures?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trigger factor for seizures?

    <p>Looking at certain patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of seizure formation?

    <p>Hyperexcitability and hypersynchronization of neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of syncope (faint)?

    <p>Presence of tonic/clonic convulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded when taking a history of a person who experienced TLoC (Transient Loss of Consciousness)?

    <p>The person's posture immediately before TLoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between syncope (faint) and a seizure?

    <p>Syncope is characterized by altered consciousness while a seizure involves a fall to the ground and loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of seizures?

    <p>Alzheimer’s disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of seizure formation?

    <p>Excitation of a group of nerves discharging independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trigger factor for seizures?

    <p>Hot water bath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of syncope (faint)?

    <p>Impairment of cerebral blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a seizure?

    <p>Loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded when taking a history of a person who experienced TLoC (Transient Loss of Consciousness)?

    <p>Circumstances of the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

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