Which of the following asthma medications is known to cause epileptic seizures?
Respuesta
Theophylline
Salbutamol
Salmeterol
Fluticasone
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
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)
Respuesta
Electroencephalogram
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
[blank_start]Simple focal seizure[blank_end] = Seizure without impaired consciousness
[blank_start]Complex focal seizure[blank_end] = Seizure with impaired consciousness
Respuesta
Simple focal seizure
Complex focal seizure
Disturbed focal seizure
Pregunta 4
Pregunta
Which epilepsy type tends to have a genetic predisposition?
Respuesta
Generalised epilepsy
Focal epilepsy
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
Which type of epilepsy tends to show spike-wave abnormalities on EEG?
Respuesta
Generalised epilepsy
Focal epilepsy
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
Which type of epilepsy tends to cause hippocampal sclerosis?
Respuesta
Primary Generalised Epilepsy
Focal Epilepsy
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
First Line Treatment:
Primary Generalised Epilepsy: [blank_start]Sodium Valproate[blank_end]
Focal Epilepsy: [blank_start]Carbamazepine[blank_end]
Respuesta
Sodium Valproate
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Phenytoin
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
By which of the following mechanisms does Carbamazepine elicit its anticonvulsant effects?
Respuesta
Inhibits Sodium influx via voltage gated sodium channels
Promotes Potassium efflux via voltage gated potassium channels
Inhibits voltage gated Calcium channels
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
By which of the following mechanisms does Sodium Valproate elicit its anticonvulsant effects?
Respuesta
Enhances GABA synthesis
Reduces neuronal excitability by targeting the GABA receptor
Inhibits the GABA transporter to elevate GABA levels at the synapse
Prevents the degrading of GABA by targeting GABA transaminase
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
Which of the following anticonvulsants is known to have many side effects such as weight gain, teratogenicity, hair loss and fatigue?
Respuesta
Sodium Valproate
Lamotrigine
Carbemazepine
Levetiracetam
Phenytoin
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
The morning after pill has its efficacy reduced by anticonvulsants and thus the dose should be increased for epileptic patients on medication.