Question 1

The term describing an inflammation of the brain due to direct invasion of an organism is___________.&#10;A) sleep apnea&#10;B) encephalitis&#10;C) poliomyelitis&#10;D) narcolepsy

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Encephalitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the brain due to direct invasion of an organism, such as a virus or bacterium. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Poliomyelitis is a viral infection that affects the nervous system, causing paralysis. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep.

Question 2

Seizures are classified according to _______________.&#10;A) length of seizure activity&#10;B) frequency of seizure activity&#10;C) behaviors occurring during seizures&#10;D) location of activity in the brain

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Seizures are classified according to the location of activity in the brain, as this provides important information for diagnosis and treatment. Other factors such as length, frequency, and behaviors occurring during the seizure may also be taken into consideration, but they do not determine the classification of the seizure.

Question 3

Narcolepsy is characterized by _____________.&#10;A) frequent episodes of apnea during sleep&#10;B) sudden partial or complete paralysis of one side of the face&#10;C) episodes of excessive sleepiness and uncontrollable sleep during the day&#10;D) muscle weakness and fatigue

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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and uncontrollable sleep during the day. It can also cause sudden episodes of muscle weakness or paralysis, but this is not the defining characteristic of the disorder. Episodes of apnea during sleep are seen in sleep apnea, not narcolepsy.

Question 4

What is the hallmark of meningitis?&#10;A) Rapid onset&#10;B) Sleep-disordered breathing&#10;C) Seizures&#10;D) Convulsions in one part of the body

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Rapid onset is a hallmark symptom of meningitis, which is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Other common symptoms include fever, headache, and a stiff neck.

Question 5

Which of the following type of seizure is one that is prolonged or that comes in a rapid succession without full recovery of consciousness between episodes?&#10;A) Absence seizures&#10;B) Status epilepticus&#10;C) Tonic-clonic seizures&#10;D) Simple-partial seizures

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Status epilepticus is a type of seizure that is prolonged or comes in a rapid succession without full recovery of consciousness between episodes. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment to prevent brain damage or other complications. Absence seizures are brief and characterized by staring spells, while tonic-clonic seizures involve convulsions and loss of consciousness. Simple-partial seizures involve a specific area of the brain and do not impair consciousness.

Question 6

What is the primary diagnostic tool for evaluating individuals after seizures?&#10;A) Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)&#10;B) Electroencephalography (EEG)&#10;C) Glasgow Coma Score&#10;D) Positive airway pressure (PAP)

Accepted Answer

Electroencephalography (EEG) is the primary diagnostic tool for evaluating individuals after seizures as it measures the electrical activity of the brain and can detect abnormalities associated with seizures. Lumbar puncture, Glasgow Coma Score, and Positive airway pressure are not primary diagnostic tools for seizures.

Question 7

Sleep apnea is characterized by frequent episodes of _____________.&#10;A) breathing cessation during sleep&#10;B) infection&#10;C) uncontrollable sleep that occurs during the day&#10;D) seizures

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea is a condition where a person stops breathing multiple times during sleep, which disrupts their sleep patterns and can lead to other health problems.

Question 8

What types of epileptic seizure are characterized by brief blank spells or staring spells and a loss of awareness of the surroundings?&#10;A) Grand mal&#10;B) Generalized tonic-clonic&#10;C) Absence&#10;D) Simple-partial

Accepted Answer

Absence seizures are characterized by brief blank spells or staring spells and a loss of awareness of the surroundings.

Question 9

What type of epileptic seizure is characterized by a loss of awareness of the surroundings?&#10;A) Focal&#10;B) Absence&#10;C) Status epilepticus&#10;D) Psychomotor

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Question 10

In generalized seizures, nerve cells discharge abnormally throughout the ____________.&#10;A) partial brain&#10;B) whole brain&#10;C) one specific part of the brain&#10;D) spinal cord

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In generalized seizures, the abnormal discharge of nerve cells occurs throughout the whole brain, leading to loss of consciousness and convulsions.

Question 11

What are the manifestations of focal seizures?

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Question 12

List information which is crucial to obtain before placing an individual with epilepsy in a work setting.

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Question 13

What are the manifestations of an absence seizure?

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Question 14

Discuss why alcohol consumption is something an individual with epilepsy should consider as part of social occasions.

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Question 15

Describe why status epilepticus seizures are potentially dangerous.

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Question 16

What are the manifestations of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure (grand mal seizure)?

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Question 17

How is epilepsy identified and confirmed?

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Question 18

Discuss the management of epilepsy through medications and describe some of the side effects associated with these medications.

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Question 19

Describe some of the personal and psychosocial issues associated with epilepsy.

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Question 20

What are the differences between sleep apnea and narcolepsy?

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Deck 6: Epilepsy and Other Conditions of the Nervous System