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| Discrete clinical events that reflect a temporary physiologic dysfunction of the brain, characterized by excessive and hypersynchronous discharge of cortical neurons. |
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| a chronic disorder or group of disorders characterized by seizures that usually recur unpredictably |
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| defined as seizures recurring frequently enough to produce a fixed and enduring epileptic condition lasting at least 30 minutes. |
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| Coordinated adapted involuntary motor activities occurring during the state of clouding of consciousness either in the course of, or after, an epileptic seizure |
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| During what type of seizures does the aura last for the whole time? |
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| What type of seizure starts deep in the brain and then spreads to all areas of the brain? |
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| What type of seizure starts in one focused area of the brain and then could move to other parts? |
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| What type of seizures involve both cerebral hemispheres and usually alters the LOC? |
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| What type of seizure involves a single, sudden, jerking movement? |
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| What type of seizure is characterized by repetitive jerking movements? |
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| What type of seizures are characterized by rigid muscle tone that mimic cramps? |
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| What type of seizures are characterized by alternating periods of jerking movements and rigid muscle tone? |
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tonic phase
*muscle tone increases |
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| During which part of a tonic clonic seizure might someone experience incontinence? |
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| What type of seizure is seen more in childhood and could easily be incorrectly diagnosed as daydreaming? |
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| march or Jacksonian March |
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| What term is used to describe when a jerking movement during a simple partial seizure starts at the hand and goes up the arm? |
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| If the seizure is coming from the sensory cortex, the pt will feel pins and needles on which side of the body? |
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| During what type of partial seizure is consciousness preserved? |
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| What type of symptoms would someone have if they experienced vomitting, sweating, piloerection and pupil dilation during a seizure? |
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| What type of seizures begin as simple partial seizures and progress to impairment of consciousness? |
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| What type of seizure is commonly followed by a period of postictal confusion? |
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| What type of drug therapy is best for people with seizures? |
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| First choice of drug therapy for partial, generalized tonic-clonic and mixed seizures? |
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| Primary drug for absence seizures? |
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| What drug might you consider giving a pt with a history of alcoholism who is experiencing status epilepticus? |
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