18 Questions
Which condition is NOT listed as a common cause of acute symptomatic (provoked) seizures?
Hashimoto encephalitis
What is the serum magnesium level threshold for hypomagnesemia as a cause of acute symptomatic seizures?
< 1.2 mg per dL
Which of the following conditions is most likely to be associated with provoked seizures?
Alcohol withdrawal
What blood glucose level is considered hyperglycemia as a potential cause of acute symptomatic seizures?
> 450 mg per dL
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with unprovoked seizures?
Cerebrovascular accident
What is the serum sodium threshold for hyponatremia as a cause of acute symptomatic seizures?
< 110 mEq per L
Which of the following statements about seizures is correct?
Unprovoked seizures occur without an identifiable cause and are often associated with epilepsy.
What is the main difference between focal onset seizures and generalized onset seizures?
Focal onset seizures begin in one area of the brain, while generalized onset seizures initiate throughout the brain.
Which of the following is not a potential symptom of a seizure?
Chronic headaches
Which statement about the classification of seizures is correct?
Seizures are classified based on the location of onset in the brain, whether focal, generalized, or unknown.
What is true about people who experience a first seizure?
Most people with a first seizure do not have epilepsy.
According to the ILAE definition, what is a necessary component of a seizure?
Abnormal, excessive, or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain
Which of the following is NOT considered a known etiology for unprovoked seizures?
Acute symptomatic seizures
What is the key difference between unprovoked seizures with known etiologies and acute symptomatic seizures?
The central nervous system insult does not occur within the same time frame as the seizure in unprovoked seizures, unlike in acute symptomatic seizures
What is the diagnostic standard for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES)?
EEG monitoring during typical seizure-like activity
What is the relationship between PNES and neurologic seizures/epilepsy?
PNES can coexist with neurologic seizures and epilepsy
What percentage of people diagnosed with PNES in one study also had epilepsy?
5%
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic shared by people with PNES and those with epilepsy?
Likelihood of having a mental health diagnosis
Learn about different types of seizures, including unprovoked seizures with known etiologies and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Understand the differences in central nervous system insult timing and recurrence rates between these types of seizures.
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