Zusammenfassung der Ressource
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Which of the following asthma medications is known to cause epileptic seizures?
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Theophylline
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Salbutamol
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Salmeterol
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Fluticasone
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Which electronic study of the brain can completely rule out epilepsy following a seizure, and also help with the classification of epileptic patients?
[blank_start]Electroencephalogram[blank_end] (give the full name)
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[blank_start]Simple focal seizure[blank_end] = Seizure without impaired consciousness
[blank_start]Complex focal seizure[blank_end] = Seizure with impaired consciousness
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Simple focal seizure
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Complex focal seizure
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Disturbed focal seizure
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Which epilepsy type tends to have a genetic predisposition?
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Generalised epilepsy
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Focal epilepsy
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Which type of epilepsy tends to show spike-wave abnormalities on EEG?
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Generalised epilepsy
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Focal epilepsy
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Which type of epilepsy tends to cause hippocampal sclerosis?
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First Line Treatment:
Primary Generalised Epilepsy: [blank_start]Sodium Valproate[blank_end]
Focal Epilepsy: [blank_start]Carbamazepine[blank_end]
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Sodium Valproate
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Carbamazepine
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Gabapentin
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Phenytoin
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By which of the following mechanisms does Carbamazepine elicit its anticonvulsant effects?
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Inhibits Sodium influx via voltage gated sodium channels
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Promotes Potassium efflux via voltage gated potassium channels
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Inhibits voltage gated Calcium channels
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By which of the following mechanisms does Sodium Valproate elicit its anticonvulsant effects?
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Enhances GABA synthesis
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Reduces neuronal excitability by targeting the GABA receptor
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Inhibits the GABA transporter to elevate GABA levels at the synapse
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Prevents the degrading of GABA by targeting GABA transaminase
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Which of the following anticonvulsants is known to have many side effects such as weight gain, teratogenicity, hair loss and fatigue?
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Sodium Valproate
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Lamotrigine
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Carbemazepine
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Levetiracetam
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Phenytoin
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The morning after pill has its efficacy reduced by anticonvulsants and thus the dose should be increased for epileptic patients on medication.