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What is the difference between tonic and clonic seizures?
What is the difference between tonic and clonic seizures?
- Tonic seizures are always asymmetric, while clonic seizures are always symmetric.
- Tonic seizures involve loss of consciousness, while clonic seizures involve brief periods of blank staring.
- Tonic seizures are more responsive to medical treatment than clonic seizures.
- Tonic seizures involve stiffening or rigidity of muscles, while clonic seizures involve systemic rhythmic jerking. (correct)
What is a common feature of an aura preceding a generalized seizure?
What is a common feature of an aura preceding a generalized seizure?
- Marked by amnesia and muscle soreness
- Sensory alterations and hallucinations (correct)
- Fleeting muscle flaccidity
- Unilateral movement of extremities
What condition may mimic absence seizures due to similarities in clinical presentation?
What condition may mimic absence seizures due to similarities in clinical presentation?
- Postictal amnesia
- Complex partial seizure
- Simple partial seizure with aura (correct)
- Tonic-clonic seizure
Which risk factors can contribute to the occurrence of seizures?
Which risk factors can contribute to the occurrence of seizures?
What is a characteristic of atonic seizures?
What is a characteristic of atonic seizures?
Which diagnostic test is commonly used for evaluating seizure activity in patients?
Which diagnostic test is commonly used for evaluating seizure activity in patients?
What is a common early symptom of the condition discussed in the text?
What is a common early symptom of the condition discussed in the text?
Which symptom is associated with a neck movement known as Lhermitte sign?
Which symptom is associated with a neck movement known as Lhermitte sign?
What is a potential neurological symptom associated with this condition?
What is a potential neurological symptom associated with this condition?
What type of pain management medication is suggested for neuropathic pain in this condition?
What type of pain management medication is suggested for neuropathic pain in this condition?
Which diagnostic test is specifically recommended to detect demyelination along the spine and brain?
Which diagnostic test is specifically recommended to detect demyelination along the spine and brain?
What type of medication is NOT listed as part of the drug therapy for managing symptoms in the text?
What type of medication is NOT listed as part of the drug therapy for managing symptoms in the text?
What are the early symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
What are the early symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a key nursing consideration related to Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a key nursing consideration related to Parkinson's disease?
What neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Parkinson's disease?
What neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Parkinson's disease?
What does the acronym TRAP stand for in relation to Parkinson's disease?
What does the acronym TRAP stand for in relation to Parkinson's disease?
What is the predominant gender affected by Parkinson's disease?
What is the predominant gender affected by Parkinson's disease?
What are some of the common symptoms associated with Myasthenia Gravis?
What are some of the common symptoms associated with Myasthenia Gravis?
Which of the following is a critical complication of Myasthenia Gravis?
Which of the following is a critical complication of Myasthenia Gravis?
What is one of the psychological effects associated with Myasthenia Gravis?
What is one of the psychological effects associated with Myasthenia Gravis?
Which diagnostic test is commonly used in the differential diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis?
Which diagnostic test is commonly used in the differential diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis?
What type of drug therapy is used to improve communication between nerves and muscles in Myasthenia Gravis?
What type of drug therapy is used to improve communication between nerves and muscles in Myasthenia Gravis?
What is a surgical intervention mentioned in the text for the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis?
What is a surgical intervention mentioned in the text for the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is a common psychological effect associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is a common psychological effect associated with Parkinson's disease?
Which medication is NOT commonly used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
Which medication is NOT commonly used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
In Parkinson's disease, what is TRAP used for?
In Parkinson's disease, what is TRAP used for?
What is the main cause of muscle weakness in Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the main cause of muscle weakness in Myasthenia Gravis?
At what age range does Myasthenia Gravis typically onset in men?
At what age range does Myasthenia Gravis typically onset in men?
