Neurology — Flashcards

What investigation may be used in epilepsy to investigate possible underlying structural abnormalities? _____

Epileptic patients should be reviewed at least _____ if they have a learning disability, drug-resistant epilepsy, ↑ risk of SUDEP, & more

Following an epileptic seizure, the patient is generally restricted from driving for _____.

Hint: how long

What is the abortive management for status epilepticus? _____

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

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

"drop seizures" with sudden loss of muscle tone < 15 seconds = _____ seizure

Sudden, muscle stiffening lasting <1min occuring when the patient is drowsy, asleep, or after waking with rapid recovery = _____ seizures

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

What is the most appropriate step in the management of an active seizure in a patient with epilepsy? _____

Hint: 4