Myoclonic seizures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PRITE EXAM (2024/2025) - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Amnesia preceded by epigastric sensation and fear are associated with electrical abnormality where? Temporal lobe Memory loss pattern in dissociative amnesia Memory loss occurs for a discrete period of time Amnesia characterized by loss of memory of events that occur after onset of etiologic condition or agent Anterograde What psychoactive drug produces amnesia? Alcohol Brain Lesions ... Visual problem in pituitary tumor compr...

CLTM ASAPsafest AED for pregnancy - correct answer Lamictal bolus of propfol - correct answer burst suppression mediation to treat SE - correct answer Lorazepam VNS - correct answer partial seizure RNS neurostimulator - correct answer -placed under the scalp -used as an adjunctive therapy in adults only -delivers stim when specific patterns are detected MEG useful for - correct answer cortical dysplasia gliomas tuberous slcerosis length of suspension of brain activity...

Patient's with Rett's syndrome usually develop normally until age what? a. 18-24 months b. 3-6 months c. 6-18 months d. 2-4 years correct answer: c. 6-18 months Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a normal EEG? a. left frontal subdural hematoma b. left frontal abscess c. acoustic neuroma d. cerebellar abscess correct answer: d. cerebellar abscess During an absence seizure the technologist should? a. stop recording and go to the patient's aid b. turn t...

The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which interventions would you expect to see? (SATA) - Keep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure to over-stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for changes. Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further assessment? - "My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer" Which of the following indicates that teaching on...

SSS/BETS (small sharp waves / benign epileptiform transients of sleep) Low voltage, short duration, diphasic spikes with a steep descending limb. Usually seen in drowsiness and light sleep. SREDA (subclinical rhythmic electrographic discharges of adults) Sharply contoured theta activity in the posterior head region. A normal variant in older adults during wakefullness. 14 and 6 positive spikes 1-2 seconds of sharply contoured discharges in the posterior head regions in light sle...

NU641 Week 11 Quiz Test Questions with Correct Answers Generalized seizure types (6) - ANSWER -Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) - ANSWER -Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures - ANSWER -Impaired consciousness for short period of time -Typically seen in children 4 to 12 -EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz ...

Generalized seizure types (6) correct answer -Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) correct answer -Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures correct answer -Impaired consciousness for short period of time -Typically seen in children 4 to 12 -EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz waves Focal seizure types (2) correct answer -Simple partial...

RNRS 396 ATI MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024 COMPLETE SOLUTION 100% CORRECT. ATI MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024 . I. NERVOUS SYSTEM: 1. Cerebral Angiogram: - Allows for visualization of cerebral blood vessels. A catheter is placed into an artery (usually in the groin) and threaded up the blood vessels in the brain, dye is injected, x-ray are taken. ▪ Pre-procedure: ▪ NPO 4-6 hrs prior. ▪ Assess for allergy to iodine or shellfish. ▪ Assess kidney function (BUN, creatinine)...

MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta block...

Hondros Nur 176 exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% correct Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce co...