Understanding Seizures and Epilepsy

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Seizure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is epilepsy defined as in relation to recurrent epileptic seizures?

<p>'An ongoing liability' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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