ASET CLTM Exam Stack 1 with Questions and Answers

ASET CLTM Exam Stack 1 with Questions and Answers What does "astatic" mean? ANSWER Sudden loss of erect posture without specifying the seizure type (could be due to atonic, myoclonic, or tonic seizures) Epileptiform discharges that occur more than once per minute but less than once every ten seconds would be quantified as A. Abundance B. Frequent C. Occasional D. Rare ANSWER B. Frequent What does the acronym BIRDs stand for? ANSWER Brief (potentially) ictal rhythmic discharges What is SUDEP? ANSWER Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy What is the definition of an electrographic seizure? ANSWER 1. Epileptiform discharges averagingg >2.5 Hz for 10 seconds or more 2. Any pattern with definite evolution lasting more than 10 secs What is a scotoma? ANSWER A small spot of vision loss aka "blind spots"