Illustrated here are EEG discharges characteristic of
A) absence seizures.
B) tonic-clonic seizures.
C) simple partial seizures.
D) complex partial seizures.
E) myoclonic seizures.

Question

Illustrated here are EEG discharges characteristic of 
A) absence seizures. 
B) tonic-clonic seizures. 
C) simple partial seizures. 
D) complex partial seizures. 
E) myoclonic seizures.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The EEG discharges shown in the illustration are characteristic of absence seizures. These discharges are usually generalized and symmetric, with a 3 Hz spike-and-wave pattern. The absence seizures are characterized by sudden brief episodes of impaired consciousness, with a blank stare and cessation of activity, followed by a rapid recovery.

Illustrated Here Are EEG Discharges Characteristic of