Understanding Types of Seizures

What is another name for generalized tonic-clonic seizures?

• Petit mal seizures

• Grand mal seizures

• Myoclonic seizures

• Atonic seizures

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Which type of seizure is characterized by a brief lapse in awareness, often described as "staring spells"?

• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures

• Absence seizures

• Focal seizures

• Status epilepticus

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What is the primary characteristic of focal seizures?

• They affect the entire brain.

• They are always accompanied by convulsions.

• They originate in one specific area of the brain.

• They are triggered by fever.

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Which of the following is a medical emergency that involves prolonged or repeated seizures without recovery between them?

• Absence seizures

• Focal seizures

• Status epilepticus

• Febrile seizures

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Febrile seizures are most commonly seen in which age group?

• Infants and toddlers

• Teenagers

• Adults

• Elderly

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Which type of seizure is often mistaken for daydreaming due to its brief duration and subtle symptoms?

• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures

• Absence seizures

• Focal seizures

• Status epilepticus

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What is the typical duration of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?

• Less than 5 seconds

• 1-3 minutes

• 10-15 minutes

• More than 30 minutes

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Which type of seizure can be classified as either simple or complex based on the level of consciousness affected?

• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures

• Absence seizures

• Focal seizures

• Status epilepticus

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What is the primary cause of febrile seizures?

• Genetic mutations

• High fever

• Brain injury

• Epilepsy

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of status epilepticus?

• Seizures lasting more than 5 minutes

• Repeated seizures without recovery

• Seizures triggered by fever

• Requires immediate medical attention

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