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What clinical features are associated with Grand Mal Epilepsy?
What clinical features are associated with Grand Mal Epilepsy?
- Loss of consciousness, tonic phase, clonic phase, severe fatigue and convulsions (correct)
- Memory loss, confusion, disorientation, and anxiety
- Dizziness, nausea, headache, and blurred vision
- Fever, chills, sore throat, and muscle aches
What is the Drug of Choice for treating epilepsy as mentioned in the text?
What is the Drug of Choice for treating epilepsy as mentioned in the text?
- Carbamazepine
- Lamotrigine
- Valproic acid (correct)
- Phenytoin
Which seizure type originates from both hemispheres according to the text?
Which seizure type originates from both hemispheres according to the text?
- Partial seizure
- Petit Mal seizure
- Grand Mal seizure (correct)
- Absence seizure
What side effect is associated with Valproic acid use?
What side effect is associated with Valproic acid use?
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Which drug is a metabolic inhibitor and acts as a sodium channel blocker & calcium channel blocker?
Which drug is a metabolic inhibitor and acts as a sodium channel blocker & calcium channel blocker?
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What is the second-line treatment for epilepsy mentioned in the text?
What is the second-line treatment for epilepsy mentioned in the text?
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