Epilepsy – Clinical Questions with Detailed Verified Answers (2026/2027), complete exam-style practice material

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EPILEPSY QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
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Quiz: What disorder is characterized by uncontrolled excessive activity

of either part or all of the CNS?

Ans: Epilepsy



Quiz: What is another name for epilepsy?

Ans: Seizure



Quiz: When does an epileptic attack happen?

Ans: When the basal level of excitability rises above a certain critical
threshold.



Quiz: What are the 3 classifications of epilepsy?

Ans: 1- Grand mal epilepsy
2- Petit mal epilepsy
3- Focal epilepsy



Quiz: Is epilepsy a common neurological disorder?

Ans: Yes



Quiz: What is the incidence of epilepsy in new cases per year?

, Ans: 125,00 to 180,000 new cases per year



Quiz: What is the total annual epilepsy-associated costs?

Ans: $12.5 billion



Quiz: What age does epilepsy occur at?

Ans: All ages



Quiz: What are the 8 major affects of a grand mal epilepsy episode?

Ans: 1- Loss of consciousness
2- Fall or Cry
3- Muscular rigidity (tonic)
4- Rhythmic jerking (clonic)
5- Respiration inhibited (cyanosis occurs)
6- Tongue bite (incontinence) injury can occur
7- Usually lasts 1-3 minutes
8- Post-seizure depression, stupor, fatigue, and sleepiness



Quiz: How long does the tonic phase last in a grand mal epileptic

episode?

Ans: 10-20 seconds



Quiz: What is another name for grand mal epilepsy?

Ans: Generalized tonic clonic seizure




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