NU641 Week 11 Quiz with correct answers

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 -Complex partial Antiepileptic drugs mechanism of action (4) correct answer -Reducing sodium and/or calcium influx into brain cells -Causes increase in inhibitory gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) activity -Enhances influx of chloride -Interferes with excitatory glutamate transmission Antiepileptic agents that reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives