EEG Board Exam Practice Questions with Expert
Solutions
Common Medication Types (7) - Answer -Antipsychotic
-Antidepressant
-Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
-Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthetic Agents
-ACTH
Antipsychotics - Answer -Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
Antidepressants - Answer -Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zoloft
-Lithium
Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs - Answer -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) - Answer -Ativan
,-Banzel
-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilantin
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neurontin
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zarontin
Related Diagnostic Procedures - Answer -MRI
-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - Answer -Uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed
images of the organs and tissues within your body
-Cross sectional MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
,PET (Positron Emission Tomography) - Answer -Uses a radioactive drug (aka tracer) to show the
functional activity of tissues and organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure patients to localize the part of the brain that is causing the seizure
activity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography) - Answer -Combines series of x-ray images taken from different angles
and then creates cross-sectional images that look at bones, blood vessels and soft tissues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram - Answer -Minimally invasive test that uses x-rays and contrasts to visualize vessels in the
brain
-Can show aneurysm, AVM, blood clot, stroke
-Used with Wada test
Wada - Answer -Also known as an intracarotid sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a time so that if the side that controls
language or has better memory, the surgeon may consider further testing prior to epilepsy surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) - Answer -A radioactive substance (tracer) to
evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right after a seizure to localize seizure activity
What does HIPAA stand for? - Answer Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
HIPAA - Answer -Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments governing health
payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administrative Simplifications)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Patients have the right to make requests for:
1) copies of medical records
, 2) amendment to medical record
3) account disclosures of PHI (personal health info)
4) limit info about oneself in hospital directory
ABRET Code of Ethics - Answer Principles that have been adopted by the Board of Directors in order to
encourage personnel to aspire to the highest possible professional practice.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Certified individual shall... - Answer 1. Do everything in his or her
power to insure that the current Guidelines of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society are
complied with the department in which he or she works
2. Preserve human dignity, respect patient's rights and support the well being of the patient under his or
her care; avoid discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, age, and
national origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with patients
and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confidentiality of medical and personal info of a patient.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scientific advances in his or her
specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objective manner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid dishonest,
unethical or illegal practices.
7. Refuse primary responsibility for interpretation of testing or monitoring of Electroencephalograms,
Evoked Potentials, NIOM, LTM, and Autonomic Nervous System Testing for purposes of clinical diagnosis
and treatment. Individuals who are licensed or otherwise authorized by practice standards to provide
interpretation are excluded.
8. Be truthful, forthcoming, and cooperative in their dealings with ABRET.
9. Be in continuous compliance with ABRET's rules (as amended from time to time by ABRET).
10. Respect ABRET's intellectual property rights.
Electrodes are placed after... - Answer measuring, marking and prepping the scalp
What system is used for EEG head measurements? - Answer International 10-20 System
Solutions
Common Medication Types (7) - Answer -Antipsychotic
-Antidepressant
-Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
-Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthetic Agents
-ACTH
Antipsychotics - Answer -Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
Antidepressants - Answer -Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zoloft
-Lithium
Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs - Answer -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) - Answer -Ativan
,-Banzel
-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilantin
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neurontin
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zarontin
Related Diagnostic Procedures - Answer -MRI
-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - Answer -Uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed
images of the organs and tissues within your body
-Cross sectional MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
,PET (Positron Emission Tomography) - Answer -Uses a radioactive drug (aka tracer) to show the
functional activity of tissues and organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure patients to localize the part of the brain that is causing the seizure
activity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography) - Answer -Combines series of x-ray images taken from different angles
and then creates cross-sectional images that look at bones, blood vessels and soft tissues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram - Answer -Minimally invasive test that uses x-rays and contrasts to visualize vessels in the
brain
-Can show aneurysm, AVM, blood clot, stroke
-Used with Wada test
Wada - Answer -Also known as an intracarotid sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a time so that if the side that controls
language or has better memory, the surgeon may consider further testing prior to epilepsy surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) - Answer -A radioactive substance (tracer) to
evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right after a seizure to localize seizure activity
What does HIPAA stand for? - Answer Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
HIPAA - Answer -Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments governing health
payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administrative Simplifications)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Patients have the right to make requests for:
1) copies of medical records
, 2) amendment to medical record
3) account disclosures of PHI (personal health info)
4) limit info about oneself in hospital directory
ABRET Code of Ethics - Answer Principles that have been adopted by the Board of Directors in order to
encourage personnel to aspire to the highest possible professional practice.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Certified individual shall... - Answer 1. Do everything in his or her
power to insure that the current Guidelines of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society are
complied with the department in which he or she works
2. Preserve human dignity, respect patient's rights and support the well being of the patient under his or
her care; avoid discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, age, and
national origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with patients
and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confidentiality of medical and personal info of a patient.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scientific advances in his or her
specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objective manner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid dishonest,
unethical or illegal practices.
7. Refuse primary responsibility for interpretation of testing or monitoring of Electroencephalograms,
Evoked Potentials, NIOM, LTM, and Autonomic Nervous System Testing for purposes of clinical diagnosis
and treatment. Individuals who are licensed or otherwise authorized by practice standards to provide
interpretation are excluded.
8. Be truthful, forthcoming, and cooperative in their dealings with ABRET.
9. Be in continuous compliance with ABRET's rules (as amended from time to time by ABRET).
10. Respect ABRET's intellectual property rights.
Electrodes are placed after... - Answer measuring, marking and prepping the scalp
What system is used for EEG head measurements? - Answer International 10-20 System
