30 Questions
What is the starting dose of Levetiracetam for children?
5mg/kg per day
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with the use of Oxcarbazepine?
Hyperglycemia
For which condition are ACTH and corticosteroids indicated?
Infantile spasm
When should the choice of anticonvulsant be made?
After confirmation of epilepsy diagnosis
What is the maintenance dose of Levitiracetam for children?
30-40mg/kg per day
Which side effect is NOT commonly observed at usual doses of Levetiracetam?
Double vision
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of Vigabatrin?
Drowsiness
What is the recommended daily dose range for Lamotrigine in monotherapy?
7-15 mg/kg/24 hours
For which type of seizures is Lamotrigine NOT indicated?
Infantile spasms
Which of the following is a primary adverse effect of Topiramate mentioned in the text?
Headache
For which condition is Topiramate NOT mentioned as being useful?
Absence seizures
What is the recommended daily dose for Topiramate?
100 mg or 2 mg/kg per day
What is the first phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?
Tonic phase
During which phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure does respiration cease?
Tonic phase
What is a characteristic of a simple partial seizure?
Twisting or jerking of one side of the face, arm, or leg
Which of the following is NOT a potential strange sensation associated with a complex partial seizure?
Physical paralysis
What is a common feature of a complex partial seizure?
Chewing, sucking, or swallowing movements
What is an essential part of the assessment for seizures?
Careful and detailed history from witnesses
What type of seizures involve impaired consciousness without falling or involuntary movements?
Atonic seizures
Which type of seizure is characterized by sudden jerks or twitches of a muscle or group of muscles?
Hemiclonic seizures
What type of seizures are accompanied by sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to falls or head nods?
Myoclonic atonic seizures
Which stimuli can precipitate reflex seizures in focal epilepsy syndromes?
Praxis
What type of status epilepticus involves continuous partial seizures in one part of the body?
Myoclonic status epilepticus
Which type of status epilepticus is characterized by continuous partial motor seizures in one part of the body?
Epilepsia partialis continua of Kojevnikov
What is the main purpose of EEG assessment?
To determine the type of epilepsy present
Which anticonvulsant is indicated mainly for generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
Sodium valproate
What is the usual therapeutic serum level range for Sodium valproate?
50-100 ug/ml
Which anticonvulsant is known for being the best tolerated among patients?
Carbamazepine
What side effect is NOT commonly associated with Sodium valproate?
Leucopenia
Which anticonvulsant is preferred for infants in generalized and partial seizures?
Phenobarbital
This quiz covers the different types of epileptic seizures based on the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Classification, including myoclonic seizures, atonic seizures, infantile spasms, and unclassified seizures. It includes self-limited seizures, focal seizures, generalized seizures, unknown seizures, epileptic spasm, continues seizures, and status epilepticus.
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