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What is the term used to describe the sudden flexion motion associated with infantile spasms?
What is the term used to describe the sudden flexion motion associated with infantile spasms?
- Salaam attack (correct)
- Electrodecremental episode
- Flattening seizure
- Jackknife seizure
Which medication is commonly prescribed for infantile spasms?
Which medication is commonly prescribed for infantile spasms?
- ACTH (correct)
- Levetiracetam
- Carbamazepine
- Lorazepam
In Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, what EEG pattern is typically observed?
In Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, what EEG pattern is typically observed?
- High amplitude beta waves
- Theta wave bursts
- Slow spike & wave complexes (correct)
- Alpha wave spikes
What characteristic triad is seen in patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?
What characteristic triad is seen in patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?
Which syndrome is characterized by seizures, jerky movements like hand flapping, frequent laughter, and microcephaly?
Which syndrome is characterized by seizures, jerky movements like hand flapping, frequent laughter, and microcephaly?
Which type of epilepsy is characterized by myoclonic seizures, progressive ataxia, and dementia secondary to degenerative CNS disease?
Which type of epilepsy is characterized by myoclonic seizures, progressive ataxia, and dementia secondary to degenerative CNS disease?
Which type of seizures may present with oscillopsia or scintillations?
Which type of seizures may present with oscillopsia or scintillations?
What is a common symptom associated with occipital lobe seizures?
What is a common symptom associated with occipital lobe seizures?
Which syndrome presents with severe myoclonic seizures in infancy?
Which syndrome presents with severe myoclonic seizures in infancy?
Which type of epilepsy is characterized by generalized onset non-motor Absence seizures?
Which type of epilepsy is characterized by generalized onset non-motor Absence seizures?
What is a common feature of Atypical Absence seizures compared to Typical Absence seizures?
What is a common feature of Atypical Absence seizures compared to Typical Absence seizures?
Which medication is commonly used for treating Absence seizures?
Which medication is commonly used for treating Absence seizures?
Where are posterior slow waves typically seen in youth between 8-14 years old?
Where are posterior slow waves typically seen in youth between 8-14 years old?
Which type of discharges are seen in patients with Infantile spasms or West syndrome?
Which type of discharges are seen in patients with Infantile spasms or West syndrome?
Which seizure disorder is the most common among infants and young children?
Which seizure disorder is the most common among infants and young children?
Which kind of febrile seizure generally lasts longer than 15 minutes and occurs multiple times within 24 hours?
Which kind of febrile seizure generally lasts longer than 15 minutes and occurs multiple times within 24 hours?
Which seizure disorder is characterized by rapid dementia, myoclonus, and ataxia?
Which seizure disorder is characterized by rapid dementia, myoclonus, and ataxia?
What is a characteristic of gelastic seizures?
What is a characteristic of gelastic seizures?
Which type of EEG abnormality is characterized by repeating discharges at regular intervals of at least 6 cycles?
Which type of EEG abnormality is characterized by repeating discharges at regular intervals of at least 6 cycles?
Which condition is associated with periodic complexes consisting of high-amplitude bursts of polyphasic delta mixed with sharp waves?
Which condition is associated with periodic complexes consisting of high-amplitude bursts of polyphasic delta mixed with sharp waves?
What is the cardinal clinical sign associated with periodic sharp waves?
What is the cardinal clinical sign associated with periodic sharp waves?
