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What is the main clinical pattern used to classify seizures?
What is the main clinical pattern used to classify seizures?
- Focal with secondary generalization
- Focal seizures (correct)
- Partial seizures
- Generalized seizures
What is the population prevalence of epilepsy according to the text?
What is the population prevalence of epilepsy according to the text?
- 0.7-0.8% (correct)
- 1.5-2%
- 2.5-3%
- 3.5-4%
When does the text state that epilepsy is most likely to start?
When does the text state that epilepsy is most likely to start?
- Before the age of 20 or after the age of 60 (correct)
- Before the age of 10 or after the age of 70
- Before the age of 30 or after the age of 50
- Before the age of 15 or after the age of 65
What is defined as a sudden synchronous discharge of cerebral neurons causing symptoms or signs apparent either to the patient or to an observer?
What is defined as a sudden synchronous discharge of cerebral neurons causing symptoms or signs apparent either to the patient or to an observer?
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What is epilepsy defined as in relation to recurrent epileptic seizures?
What is epilepsy defined as in relation to recurrent epileptic seizures?
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