Seizure Pathophysiology, Excitatory Neurotransmission (Glutamate), Focal Onset Seizures, Generalized Seizures, Tonic-Clonic Seizures, Absence Seizures, Atonic Drop Attacks, Temporal and Occipital Lobe Involvement, Epilepsy Etiology, Status Epilepticus, Pr

Seizure Pathophysiology, Excitatory Neurotransmission (Glutamate), Focal Onset Seizures, Generalized Seizures, Tonic-Clonic Seizures, Absence Seizures, Atonic Drop Attacks, Temporal and Occipital Lobe Involvement, Epilepsy Etiology, Status Epilepticus, Prodromal and Aura Phases, Ictal and Postictal Stages, Altered Level of Consciousness, Cyanosis and Autonomic Changes, Febrile Seizures, Diagnostic Evaluation (EEG CT MRI), Electrolyte Imbalance Triggers, Anticonvulsant Pharmacotherapy, Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates, Valproate and Phenytoin Therapy, Pediatric Seizure Management, Seizure Precautions and Safety Measures, Emergency Nursing Interventions, Postictal Assessment, Comprehensive Neurologic Care Exam Questions Verified and Complete with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 What is a seizure? Abnormal electrical activity in the brain What type of neuron causes a seizure? Excitatory neuron releases glutamate What is a focal seizure? Only occurs in one area of the brain What is a generalized seizure? Involves the entire brain What are the 2 types of Focal seizures? 1. Focal Onset Aware (Simple partial) 2. Focal Impaired Awareness (Complex partial) Where do focal onset aware (simple partial) seizures occur in the brain? Occipital lobe -- vision changes Where to focal impaired awareness (complex partial) seizures occur in the brain? Temporal lobe What symptoms occur during a focal impaired awareness (complex partial) seizure? - Motor symptoms - Lip smacking - Unaware of even What are the 3 types of generalized seizures? 1. Tonic-Clonic (most common) 2. Absence 3. Atenic (Drop attacks) What is the hallmark sign of an Absence seizure? Staring, appears to be daydreaming What is a febrile seizure? Occurs as the result of rapid increase in body temperature What is a tonic-clonic seizure? Rigidity followed by alternating muscle contraction What is epilepsy? Recurrent seizures induced by CNS disorder What is the etiology of epilepsy? (5) - Traumatic brain injury - Congenital birth defects - Stroke - Long-lasting effects of an illness - Idopathic What is status epilepticus? A seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes and won't stop on it's own Which seizures usually resolves itself within early adolescents? Absence seizures What is the prodromal stage? - When symptoms start to appear prior to the seizure - Can start days before a seizure What is the