15 Questions
What is the definition of epilepsy?
Two or more seizures not provoked by other illnesses
What is the incidence of epilepsy in the United States?
3%
How is epilepsy usually classified?
Generalized or localized
What is the most common movement disorder?
Tremor
What should be asked about the tremor experienced by the patient?
If it occurs at rest
What is the characteristic sensation of restless legs syndrome?
Unpleasant sensation in the legs that worsens with rest and improves with movement
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute symptomatic seizures?
Brain tumor
What characterizes generalized seizures?
Postictal state and tonic–clonic motor activity
When does epilepsy typically occur?
In childhood or adolescence
What are the typical characteristics of Parkinson's disease?
Low-frequency unilateral resting tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia
What are essential tremors characterized by?
High-frequency, bilateral, upper extremity tremors
What are the reversible causes of restless legs syndrome?
Pregnancy, renal disease, and iron deficiency
What are common causes of acute symptomatic seizures?
Head trauma; alcohol, cocaine, and other drugs; withdrawal from alcohol; low sodium levels; metabolic insults from low glucose; acute stroke; meningitis or encephalitis; brain tumor.
What are the typical characteristics of essential tremors?
High-frequency, bilateral, upper extremity tremors that occur with both limb movement and sustained posture
What can characterize generalized seizures?
Tonic–clonic motor activity, bladder or bowel incontinence, and postictal state
This quiz covers the basics of epilepsy and seizures, including the definition of epilepsy, its incidence, classification based on consciousness loss, and identification of causes. It also emphasizes the importance of asking a witness for relevant information.
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