Types of Epileptic Seizures(ILAE Classification)

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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?

Dizziness

Ataxia

Nausea and vomiting

Hyperglycemia (correct)

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?

After confirmation of epilepsy diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the maintenance dose of Levitiracetam for children?

30-40mg/kg per day Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is NOT commonly observed at usual doses of Levetiracetam?

Double vision Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of Vigabatrin?

Drowsiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily dose range for Lamotrigine in monotherapy?

7-15 mg/kg/24 hours Signup and view all the answers

For which type of seizures is Lamotrigine NOT indicated?

Infantile spasms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary adverse effect of Topiramate mentioned in the text?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

For which condition is Topiramate NOT mentioned as being useful?

Absence seizures Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily dose for Topiramate?

100 mg or 2 mg/kg per day Signup and view all the answers

What is the first phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?

Tonic phase Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure does respiration cease?

Tonic phase Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a simple partial seizure?

Twisting or jerking of one side of the face, arm, or leg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential strange sensation associated with a complex partial seizure?

Physical paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of a complex partial seizure?

Chewing, sucking, or swallowing movements Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential part of the assessment for seizures?

Careful and detailed history from witnesses Signup and view all the answers

What type of seizures involve impaired consciousness without falling or involuntary movements?

Atonic seizures Signup and view all the answers

Which type of seizure is characterized by sudden jerks or twitches of a muscle or group of muscles?

Hemiclonic seizures Signup and view all the answers

What type of seizures are accompanied by sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to falls or head nods?

Myoclonic atonic seizures Signup and view all the answers

Which stimuli can precipitate reflex seizures in focal epilepsy syndromes?

Praxis Signup and view all the answers

What type of status epilepticus involves continuous partial seizures in one part of the body?

Myoclonic status epilepticus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of status epilepticus is characterized by continuous partial motor seizures in one part of the body?

Epilepsia partialis continua of Kojevnikov Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of EEG assessment?

To determine the type of epilepsy present Signup and view all the answers

Which anticonvulsant is indicated mainly for generalized tonic-clonic seizures?

Sodium valproate Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual therapeutic serum level range for Sodium valproate?

50-100 ug/ml Signup and view all the answers

Which anticonvulsant is known for being the best tolerated among patients?

Carbamazepine Signup and view all the answers

What side effect is NOT commonly associated with Sodium valproate?

Leucopenia Signup and view all the answers

Which anticonvulsant is preferred for infants in generalized and partial seizures?

Phenobarbital Signup and view all the answers