Focal seizure types 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CLTM What level of constant voltage is likely to cause asystole? - correct answer >2 A mps The most common of all epileptic manifestations and likely to occur in 3-4 % of all healthy children? - correct answer Benign Febrile Convulsions Stroke is the number 1, leading cause of death in the US? - correct answer False- it is 3rd Continuous monitoring of EEG in the ICU had become more common due to: - correct answer *Ability to review EEG data via networking *Digital Video and EEG *...

BAEP / R Brainstem auditory evoked potential / response -Diagnosis for cerbellopontine angle tumors, mutliple sclerosis, brainstem lesions, metabolic and toxic encephalopathies,brain death, and early prediction of outcome in postraumatic coma, Kindling Development of epileptic seizures (in rats) that results from repeated focal stimulation and leads to the development of a predisposition to epileptiform convulsions. Similar to a log will not burn unless it's kindled. Mirror Foc...

Generalized seizure types (6) - correct answer -Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) - correct answer -Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures - correct answer -Impaired consciousness for short period of time -Typically seen in children 4 to 12 -EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz waves Focal seizure types (2) - correct answer -Simple...

CLTM Study Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers BAEP / R - answerBrainstem auditory evoked potential / response -Diagnosis for cerbellopontine angle tumors, mutliple sclerosis, brainstem lesions, metabolic and toxic encephalopathies,brain death, and early prediction of outcome in postraumatic coma, Kindling - answerDevelopment of epileptic seizures (in rats) that results from repeated focal stimulation and leads to the development of a predisposition to epileptiform convulsions. Simil...

Which statement accurately describes the organization of the autonomic nervous system? : Epinephrine activates both alpha and beta types of receptors equally Which of the following describes the activity of naloxone? : It may induce immediate withdrawal symptoms in chronic opiate users. A simple partial seizure is characterized by: : a specific focal site of origin Which of the following is an important consideration when prescribing antidepressants? : Seizures have been reported in som...

Where is the hippocampus located? - Answer-Temporal lobe, responsible for learning and memory What is the amygdala responsible for? - Answer-Long term emotional, processing of memory, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system. Located in Temporal Lobe Foramen Ovale Electrodes - Answer-Used to diagnose mesial temporal lobe epilepsy without penetration of the skull. These are 1 to 4 contact flexible platinum wires inserted by needle thru the cheek in the ambient cistern with the ...

Generalized seizure types (6) correct answer: -Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) correct answer: -Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures correct answer: -Impaired consciousness for short period of time -Typically seen in children 4 to 12 -EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz waves Focal seizure types (2) correct answer: -Simple...

Obstructive Spirometry Results - decreased FEV1/FVC (<70%) - Inc TLC Restrictive Spirometry Results - increased/normal FEV1/FVC - Dec TLC Bullous pemphigoid - prodrome of pruritic rash - followed by tense bullae - no oral mucosa involvement phemigus vulgaris - painful, flaccid blisters - oral mucosa involvement temporal lobe epilepsy - focal seizure with impaired awareness - automatisms (lip smacking) CKD with secondary hyperparathyroidism - low ...

EEG/CLTM Questions and Answers 100% Pass Where is the hippocampus located? Temporal lobe, responsible for learning and memory What is the amygdala responsible for? Long term emotional, processing of memory, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system. Located in Temporal Lobe Foramen Ovale Electrodes Used to diagnose mesial temporal lobe epilepsy without penetration of the skull. These are 1 to 4 contact flexible platinum wires inserted by needle thru the cheek in the ambient cister...

Where is the hippocampus located? - Temporal lobe, responsible for learning and memory What is the amygdala responsible for? - Long term emotional, processing of memory, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system. Located in Temporal Lobe Foramen Ovale Electrodes - Used to diagnose mesial temporal lobe epilepsy without penetration of the skull. These are 1 to 4 contact flexible platinum wires inserted by needle thru the cheek in the ambient cistern with the help of an X-ray T...