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Which types of channels are genes implicated in susceptibility to epilepsy coding for?
Which types of channels are genes implicated in susceptibility to epilepsy coding for?
What age group is most commonly affected by Benign Febrile Convulsions?
What age group is most commonly affected by Benign Febrile Convulsions?
What is the defining characteristic of Benign Febrile Convulsions?
What is the defining characteristic of Benign Febrile Convulsions?
What is the percentage of children who experience more than three seizures with Benign Febrile Convulsions?
What is the percentage of children who experience more than three seizures with Benign Febrile Convulsions?
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Which gene has been linked to febrile convulsions among other genes?
Which gene has been linked to febrile convulsions among other genes?
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How long do Benign Febrile Convulsions usually last?
How long do Benign Febrile Convulsions usually last?
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What is the first step in the diagnostic evaluation of seizures?
What is the first step in the diagnostic evaluation of seizures?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature suggesting focal onset during a seizure?
Which of the following is NOT a feature suggesting focal onset during a seizure?
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What aspect of a patient's medical history could indicate an acute, proximate cause for a seizure?
What aspect of a patient's medical history could indicate an acute, proximate cause for a seizure?
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What information can family members and friends provide in the diagnostic evaluation of seizures?
What information can family members and friends provide in the diagnostic evaluation of seizures?
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Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential underlying medical or neurologic condition related to seizures?
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential underlying medical or neurologic condition related to seizures?
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Why is it important to search for an acute, proximate cause in the diagnostic evaluation of seizures?
Why is it important to search for an acute, proximate cause in the diagnostic evaluation of seizures?
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What is the recommended approach before starting drug therapy for seizures?
What is the recommended approach before starting drug therapy for seizures?
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How do absence seizures typically respond to anticonvulsant drugs?
How do absence seizures typically respond to anticonvulsant drugs?
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What is the primary focus in modulating treatment for seizures?
What is the primary focus in modulating treatment for seizures?
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How do most anticonvulsant drugs act in managing seizures?
How do most anticonvulsant drugs act in managing seizures?
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What is the main aim of treatments available for seizures and epilepsy?
What is the main aim of treatments available for seizures and epilepsy?
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What is the recommended treatment strategy for acute symptomatic seizures from a toxic or metabolic cause?
What is the recommended treatment strategy for acute symptomatic seizures from a toxic or metabolic cause?
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What is a predominant feature distinguishing transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) from seizures?
What is a predominant feature distinguishing transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) from seizures?
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Which of the following is not typically associated with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
Which of the following is not typically associated with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
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What distinguishes the time course of migraine from seizure?
What distinguishes the time course of migraine from seizure?
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What is the underlying etiology of most transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What is the underlying etiology of most transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
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Which type of phenomena are typically associated with seizures?
Which type of phenomena are typically associated with seizures?
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What would be unusual for an individual presenting with multiple, recurrent, stereotyped events related to transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What would be unusual for an individual presenting with multiple, recurrent, stereotyped events related to transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
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During syncope, what is a distinguishing feature that differentiates it from seizures?
During syncope, what is a distinguishing feature that differentiates it from seizures?
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What kind of symptoms may help localize the CNS abnormality responsible for some seizures?
What kind of symptoms may help localize the CNS abnormality responsible for some seizures?
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Which type of seizures is commonly associated with sensations like fear or olfactory hallucinations?
Which type of seizures is commonly associated with sensations like fear or olfactory hallucinations?
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What might suggest decreased cerebral blood flow according to the text?
What might suggest decreased cerebral blood flow according to the text?
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Which condition is more likely to occur in the upright or sitting position according to the text?
Which condition is more likely to occur in the upright or sitting position according to the text?
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What is a distinguishing factor between seizures and syncope in terms of duration?
What is a distinguishing factor between seizures and syncope in terms of duration?
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