FNP 2 Neuro Exam |Questions and
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Describe an absence seizure (petite mal) - ANSWER Blank stares that last 3-50
seconds with an impaired level of consciousness
Describe a myoclonic seizure - ANSWER Abnormal motor behavior lasting seconds to
minutes with an awake state or momentary loss of consciousness. One or more
muscle groups cause brief, jerking contractions of the limbs and trunk
Usual age of onset of absence seizures? - ANSWER 3-15 years
Usual age of onset of myoclonic seizures? - ANSWER 2-7 years
Describe tonic-clonic seizures (grande mal) - ANSWER Rigid extension off arms and legs
followed by sudden jerking movements and loss of consciousness. Postictal confusion is
common
What is the age of onset of tonic-clonic seizures? - ANSWER Any age. New onset
in adults may indicate ETOH withdrawal, brain tumor, or post-head injury.
Describe a simple-partial or focal seizure - ANSWER Awake state with abnormal motor,
sensory, autonomic or psychic behavior. Movement can be localized or generalized
and affect any part of the body.
Typical age of onset of simple-partial seizures? - ANSWER 3-15 years
, Describe complex partial seizures - ANSWER Aura with unusual sense of smell or
taste, visual or auditory hallucinations, stomach upset, followed by vague stare and
facial movements, muscle contraction and relaxation and autonomic signs.
Typical onset of complex partial seizures? - ANSWER Any age
Treatment of seizure disorders to prevent more seizures can include which drugs -
ANSWER phenytoin, carbamazepine, clonazepam, ethosuximide, valproic acid,
gabapentin, lamotrigine and topiramate
When are febrile seizure most common? - ANSWER In children under 5 years
Most common neurologic disorder in infants and young children? - ANSWER
Febrile seizures
Presenting S/S of febrile seizures - ANSWER Fever, viral infection, recent immunization?
, often happens first day of illness and commonly occur with a rapid rise or fall in
body temp
Treatment for febrile seizure - ANSWER Conservative management by treating
underlying fever as long as there is nothing to suggest additional pathology
Pharmacologic management of febrile seizures - ANSWER Acetaminophen or
ibuprofen (No ibuprofen less than 6 months of age)
When to refer for febrile seizures? - ANSWER
Treatment for moderately sever headache? - ANSWER Triptans, toradol IM,
or analgesics
Complete Verified Answers
Describe an absence seizure (petite mal) - ANSWER Blank stares that last 3-50
seconds with an impaired level of consciousness
Describe a myoclonic seizure - ANSWER Abnormal motor behavior lasting seconds to
minutes with an awake state or momentary loss of consciousness. One or more
muscle groups cause brief, jerking contractions of the limbs and trunk
Usual age of onset of absence seizures? - ANSWER 3-15 years
Usual age of onset of myoclonic seizures? - ANSWER 2-7 years
Describe tonic-clonic seizures (grande mal) - ANSWER Rigid extension off arms and legs
followed by sudden jerking movements and loss of consciousness. Postictal confusion is
common
What is the age of onset of tonic-clonic seizures? - ANSWER Any age. New onset
in adults may indicate ETOH withdrawal, brain tumor, or post-head injury.
Describe a simple-partial or focal seizure - ANSWER Awake state with abnormal motor,
sensory, autonomic or psychic behavior. Movement can be localized or generalized
and affect any part of the body.
Typical age of onset of simple-partial seizures? - ANSWER 3-15 years
, Describe complex partial seizures - ANSWER Aura with unusual sense of smell or
taste, visual or auditory hallucinations, stomach upset, followed by vague stare and
facial movements, muscle contraction and relaxation and autonomic signs.
Typical onset of complex partial seizures? - ANSWER Any age
Treatment of seizure disorders to prevent more seizures can include which drugs -
ANSWER phenytoin, carbamazepine, clonazepam, ethosuximide, valproic acid,
gabapentin, lamotrigine and topiramate
When are febrile seizure most common? - ANSWER In children under 5 years
Most common neurologic disorder in infants and young children? - ANSWER
Febrile seizures
Presenting S/S of febrile seizures - ANSWER Fever, viral infection, recent immunization?
, often happens first day of illness and commonly occur with a rapid rise or fall in
body temp
Treatment for febrile seizure - ANSWER Conservative management by treating
underlying fever as long as there is nothing to suggest additional pathology
Pharmacologic management of febrile seizures - ANSWER Acetaminophen or
ibuprofen (No ibuprofen less than 6 months of age)
When to refer for febrile seizures? - ANSWER
Treatment for moderately sever headache? - ANSWER Triptans, toradol IM,
or analgesics
