Neurology — Flashcards

The initial diagnostic workup of a first-time seizure in an adult should include laboratory tests to evaluate for _____ and toxic causes

"Zoning out" blank stare for < 10 seconds with subtle lip-smacking & eye fluttering = _____ seizures

LOC, rhythmic, bilateral jerking without preceding tonic phase = _____ seizures

Rhythmic jerking of a hand, tingling & visual distortions while fully conscious = _____ seizure

Epileptic seizure means _____ of no driving

Hint: time

What is the abortive management for status epilepticus? _____

If patient is withdrawing from epileptic medication they cannot drive for _____ after last dose

Hint: time

Localised symptoms / aura to generalised tonic-clonic = _____ seizure

_____ cannot be given to women because of teratogenicity

Hint: anti-epileptic drug

Generalised tonic-clonic anti-epileptic drugs 1st-line: _____