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What is the starting dose of Levetiracetam for children?
What is the starting dose of Levetiracetam for children?
- 15mg/kg per day
- 10mg/kg per day
- 20mg/kg per day
- 5mg/kg per day (correct)
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with the use of Oxcarbazepine?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with the use of Oxcarbazepine?
- Dizziness
- Ataxia
- Nausea and vomiting
- Hyperglycemia (correct)
For which condition are ACTH and corticosteroids indicated?
For which condition are ACTH and corticosteroids indicated?
- Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Partial-onset seizures
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Infantile spasm (correct)
When should the choice of anticonvulsant be made?
When should the choice of anticonvulsant be made?
What is the maintenance dose of Levitiracetam for children?
What is the maintenance dose of Levitiracetam for children?
Which side effect is NOT commonly observed at usual doses of Levetiracetam?
Which side effect is NOT commonly observed at usual doses of Levetiracetam?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of Vigabatrin?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of Vigabatrin?
What is the recommended daily dose range for Lamotrigine in monotherapy?
What is the recommended daily dose range for Lamotrigine in monotherapy?
For which type of seizures is Lamotrigine NOT indicated?
For which type of seizures is Lamotrigine NOT indicated?
Which of the following is a primary adverse effect of Topiramate mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a primary adverse effect of Topiramate mentioned in the text?
For which condition is Topiramate NOT mentioned as being useful?
For which condition is Topiramate NOT mentioned as being useful?
What is the recommended daily dose for Topiramate?
What is the recommended daily dose for Topiramate?
What is the first phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?
What is the first phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?
During which phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure does respiration cease?
During which phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure does respiration cease?
What is a characteristic of a simple partial seizure?
What is a characteristic of a simple partial seizure?
Which of the following is NOT a potential strange sensation associated with a complex partial seizure?
Which of the following is NOT a potential strange sensation associated with a complex partial seizure?
What is a common feature of a complex partial seizure?
What is a common feature of a complex partial seizure?
What is an essential part of the assessment for seizures?
What is an essential part of the assessment for seizures?
What type of seizures involve impaired consciousness without falling or involuntary movements?
What type of seizures involve impaired consciousness without falling or involuntary movements?
Which type of seizure is characterized by sudden jerks or twitches of a muscle or group of muscles?
Which type of seizure is characterized by sudden jerks or twitches of a muscle or group of muscles?
What type of seizures are accompanied by sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to falls or head nods?
What type of seizures are accompanied by sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to falls or head nods?
Which stimuli can precipitate reflex seizures in focal epilepsy syndromes?
Which stimuli can precipitate reflex seizures in focal epilepsy syndromes?
What type of status epilepticus involves continuous partial seizures in one part of the body?
What type of status epilepticus involves continuous partial seizures in one part of the body?
Which type of status epilepticus is characterized by continuous partial motor seizures in one part of the body?
Which type of status epilepticus is characterized by continuous partial motor seizures in one part of the body?
What is the main purpose of EEG assessment?
What is the main purpose of EEG assessment?
Which anticonvulsant is indicated mainly for generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
Which anticonvulsant is indicated mainly for generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
What is the usual therapeutic serum level range for Sodium valproate?
What is the usual therapeutic serum level range for Sodium valproate?
Which anticonvulsant is known for being the best tolerated among patients?
Which anticonvulsant is known for being the best tolerated among patients?
What side effect is NOT commonly associated with Sodium valproate?
What side effect is NOT commonly associated with Sodium valproate?
Which anticonvulsant is preferred for infants in generalized and partial seizures?
Which anticonvulsant is preferred for infants in generalized and partial seizures?
