ME Chapter 21

Which of the following seizure types is most common in younger patients and consists, usually, of a period of "absence" and increased blinking of the eyelids? A. Jacksonian seizures B. petit mal seizures C. myoclonic seizures D. psychomotor seizures E. grand mal seizures

B

____________ represents the most common acquired cause of seizures between 35 and 55 years of age. A. Metabolic and toxic disorders B. Tumor C. Vascular diseases D. Infectious diseases

B

More than ___% of patients with epilepsy experienced their first seizure before reaching 20 years of age. A. 10 B. 50 C. 75 D. 90

C

The anticonvulsant drug of choice for management of generalized tonic-clonic seizure is a/an: A. barbiturate B. antihypertensive C. benzodiazepine D. phenytoin

C

Individuals with ___________ often exhibit automatisms, apparently purposeful movements, incoherent speech, turning of the head, shifting of the eyes, smacking of the lips, twisting and writhing movements of the extremities, clouding of consciousness, and amnesia. A. grand mal epilepsy B. petit mal epilepsy C. Jacksonian epilepsy D. psychomotor seizures

D

Which of the following is the most common type of seizure? A. Petit mal epilepsy B. Jacksonian epilepsy C. Myotonic seizures D. Generalized tonic-clonic convulsion E. Absence attacks

D

"Swallowing of the tongue" during a seizure may be prevented most effectively by which of the following: A. prying mouth open and grabbing tongue of victim with fingers B. prying mouth open and grabbing tongue with 2 × 2 gauze C. prying mouth open and placing suture through tongue D. prying mouth open and grabbing tongue with towel clamp E. head tilt-chin lift

E