Complex partial seizures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Adv. Patho Exam 3 UTMB Module 5.1 Latest Update Graded A+ Seizure disorder (epilepsy) Patho: Normally there is a balance of stimulation and inhibition stimuli within the brain. Seizure activity occurs when too much excitation or too little inhibition causes a group of brain neurons to discharge excessively or randomly. Generalized seizures occur when both sides of the brain are affected. Partial seizures occur when only one side of the brain is affected. A partial seizure may spread t...

generalized seizures include ___ hemispheres of the brain correct answers both partial seizures include ___ hemisphere of the brain correct answers one seizure type: increase in muscle tone, stiffening of muscle (they become rigid), affects both arms and legs correct answers tonic seizure type: arrthymic jerking correct answers clonic seizure type: alteration between stiffening & jerking, safety is at risk the most with this type correct answers tonic-clonic seizure type: loss of ...

Abnormal, sudden, electrical signals fired from neurons within the brain, may be either generalized or focal - correct answer seizure disorders Contributing factors for seizures (7 things, SATA question) - correct answer sleep loss, electrolyte imbalance, infection (meningitis), drug or etoh withdrawal, trauma (head injury), brain tumors, high fever Generalized seizures have discharge from - correct answer both hemispheres Tonic - Clonic seizures - correct answer violent muscle ...

A 28-year-old book editor comes to your clinic complaining of strange episodes. He states that about once a week for the last 3 months his left hand and arm will stiffen and then start jerking. He says that after a few seconds his whole left arm and then his left leg will also start to jerk. He denies any loss of consciousness or loss of bowel or bladder control. When the symptoms resolve, his arm and leg feel tired but otherwise he feels fine. His past medical history is significant f...

Generalized seizure types (6) - Answer--Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) - Answer--Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures - 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) - Answer--Simple partial -Complex partial Antiepile...

Beta coma most commonly results from a. hepatic encephalopathy b. hypoglycemia c. drug overdose d. anoxic insult - drug overdose Skull defect a. diffuse slowing b. periodic complexes c. breach rhythm d. alpha squeak - breach rhythm Hypothalamic hamartoma a. myoclonic seizure b. reflex seizure c. gelastic seizure d. absence seizure - gelastic seizure (tumor that causes gelastic seizures) During which of the following types of seizures would a patient be likely to experience deja vu...

An EEG obtained within 24 hours following a closed head injury would be LEAST likely to show a. focal polymorphic delta activity b. focal spike activity c. asymmetry of the background activity d. slowing over the posterior head regions - focal spike activity The EEG of a patient with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is most likely to show: a. occipital spikes b. 1.5 Hz spike and wave discharges c. temporal sharp waves d. 3 Hz spike and wave discharges - 1.5 Hz spike and wave discharges Which of...

Dunphy Primary Care Neuro Test with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version Types of Seizures - Simple partial seizure Complex partial seizure Generalized seizure Absence seizure Tonic-clonic or grand mal seizure Myoclonic jerks Seizures: Diagnostics - Blood work: CBC with differential, BS, electrolytes, LFTs, serum calcium, UA, drug screen Other: EEG, CT scan, MRI, possible LP Seizure: Education - Frequency of medication monitoring Safety issues Swimming precautions Cooking preca...

Dunphy Primary Care: Neuro Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Types of Seizures - Correct Answer ️️ -Simple partial seizure Complex partial seizure Generalized seizure Absence seizure Tonic-clonic or grand mal seizure Myoclonic jerks Seizures: Diagnostics - Correct Answer ️️ -Blood work: CBC with differential, BS, electrolytes, LFTs, serum calcium, UA, drug screen Other: EEG, CT scan, MRI, possible LP Seizure: Education - Correct Answer ️️ -Frequency of medication monito...

EEG/CLTM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED Where is the hippocampus located? - ANS Temporal lobe, responsible for learning and memory What is the amygdala responsible for? - ANS Long term emotional, processing of memory, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system. Located in Temporal Lobe Foramen Ovale Electrodes - ANS Used to diagnose mesial temporal lobe epilepsy without penetration of the skull. These are 1 to 4 contact flexible platinum wires inserted by ne...