2024-2025 Seizure Disorders (PEARLS) (Smarty PANCE) with Answers (36 Solved Questions)
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Seizure Disorders (PEARLS)
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What differentiates a generalized vs partial (focal) seizure?
A focal seizure begins in one area of the brain while a generalized
seizure encompasses the entire brain
Seizure vs. epilepsy?
A seizure is a single occurrence, whereas epilepsy is a neurological
condition characterized by two or more unprovoked seizures
How are partial (focal) seizures classified?
Focal impaired awareness seizures (also called complex partial seizures) are
associated with an alteration of consciousness
Focal aware seizures (also called focal onset aware or simple partial seizures)
consciousness is fully preserved
Describe a typical focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizures are characterized by impaired alertness and
responsiveness, or "staring unresponsiveness," with amnesia for the event. They are
often associated with confused purposeless behavior (automatisms), especially lip
smacking, vocalizations, swallowing, and fumbling.
What type of seizure is an aura?
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
2024/2025 CORRECT
What differentiates a generalized vs partial (focal) seizure?
A focal seizure begins in one area of the brain while a generalized
seizure encompasses the entire brain
Seizure vs. epilepsy?
A seizure is a single occurrence, whereas epilepsy is a neurological
condition characterized by two or more unprovoked seizures
How are partial (focal) seizures classified?
Focal impaired awareness seizures (also called complex partial seizures) are
associated with an alteration of consciousness
Focal aware seizures (also called focal onset aware or simple partial seizures)
consciousness is fully preserved
Describe a typical focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizures are characterized by impaired alertness and
responsiveness, or "staring unresponsiveness," with amnesia for the event. They are
often associated with confused purposeless behavior (automatisms), especially lip
smacking, vocalizations, swallowing, and fumbling.
What type of seizure is an aura?
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