true or false – epilepsy is another term for seizure disorder
true
true or false – seizures are caused by one hyperactive vertical column that discharges the adjacent vertical columns
true
what does eleptogenesis mean?
Epileptogenesis is a process by which a normal brain develops epilepsy, a chronic condition in which seizures occur.
what is the difference between a seizure and epilepsy
seizures – occur rarely and brain is normal
Epilepsy – seizures occur regularly (there is probably some brain damage) and brain is diseased
name some of the causes of seizures
genetic – one third of cases of epilepsy
infection/fever
trauma
stroke
neoplasms
degenerative disorder
metabolic
toxics agents
true or false – meningitis is an example of infection
true
The infection can lead to scarring which can lead to disordered depolarization of the neurons
true or false – Edward Kennedy suffered from seizures due to a neoplasm in the brain
true
true or false – withdrawal from alcohol or cocaine can cause a seizure
true
explain what a general seizure is
the whole cortex is involved, the person will be unconscious, last several minutes, and possible jerking contractions
a tonic clonic seizure is also known as a
grand mal seizure
explain what a tonic clonic seizure is
it has an abrupt start, the patient will have no memory of the seizure, and the patient will have a post-ictal state
what does post-ictal state mean
the person will be out of sorts or in other words in the fog
absence seizure is also known as
petite mal
explain what an absence seizure is
abrupt onset
unconscious
very still
no memory of the event
automatisms
occurs in adolescence
what does automatism mean
abnormal jesters or movements
when are absence seizures usually diagnosed and how
usually happens in adolescence, students who have bad grades, 10 seizures a day that last a few minutes with no memory of the seizures.
atonic seizures are also known as
drop attacks
what are atonic seizures
the patient will collapse suddenly, unconscious, and typically occurs in children
The patient will often wear a helmet to protect the head
what is status epilepticus
seizure activity that does not stop and can be life-threatening
what is a partial seizure?
occurs in part of the cortex of the brain, the patient will be conscious, and the symptoms vary
what is a simple partial seizure
the seizures can occur at any age, no loss of consciousness, one symptom (focal motor, sensory changes, and mood, emotional changes)
Focal motor – abnormal movements
sensory change – smell or vision – see or smell things that aren't there
mood changes – suddenly sad or fearful
what is another name for complex partial seizure
psycho motor seizure
name the signs and symptoms of complex partial seizure
can occur at any age
aura
consciousness altered
May hallucinate
affective reactions
automatisms
true or false – a person who suffers from complex partial seizures usually knows that a seizure is going to happen
true
one reason an elderly person might develop seizures as they grow older is because
electrolyte imbalance – as people get older they drink less and their electrolytes become imbalanced which causes abnormal depolarization in the nerves
true or false – a person who suffers from epilepsy will have their drivers license revoked for 10 years
false – a person with epilepsy will usually have their drivers license revoked for five years
