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Epilepsy Management

Matthew Coulson 11 questions

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  1. 1Which of the following asthma medications is known to cause epileptic seizures?
    1. ATheophylline
    2. BSalbutamol
    3. CSalmeterol
    4. DFluticasone
  2. 2Which 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)
    1. AElectroencephalogram
  3. 3[blank_start]Simple focal seizure[blank_end] = Seizure without impaired consciousness
    [blank_start]Complex focal seizure[blank_end] = Seizure with impaired consciousness
    1. ASimple focal seizure
    2. BComplex focal seizure
    3. CDisturbed focal seizure
  4. 4Which epilepsy type tends to have a genetic predisposition?
    1. AGeneralised epilepsy
    2. BFocal epilepsy
  5. 5Which type of epilepsy tends to show spike-wave abnormalities on EEG?
    1. AGeneralised epilepsy
    2. BFocal epilepsy
  6. 6Which type of epilepsy tends to cause hippocampal sclerosis?
    1. APrimary Generalised Epilepsy
    2. BFocal Epilepsy
  7. 7First Line Treatment:
    Primary Generalised Epilepsy: [blank_start]Sodium Valproate[blank_end]
    Focal Epilepsy: [blank_start]Carbamazepine[blank_end]
    1. ASodium Valproate
    2. BCarbamazepine
    3. CGabapentin
    4. DPhenytoin
  8. 8By which of the following mechanisms does Carbamazepine elicit its anticonvulsant effects?
    1. AInhibits Sodium influx via voltage gated sodium channels
    2. BPromotes Potassium efflux via voltage gated potassium channels
    3. CInhibits voltage gated Calcium channels
  9. 9By which of the following mechanisms does Sodium Valproate elicit its anticonvulsant effects?
    1. AEnhances GABA synthesis
    2. BReduces neuronal excitability by targeting the GABA receptor
    3. CInhibits the GABA transporter to elevate GABA levels at the synapse
    4. DPrevents the degrading of GABA by targeting GABA transaminase
  10. 10Which of the following anticonvulsants is known to have many side effects such as weight gain, teratogenicity, hair loss and fatigue?
    1. ASodium Valproate
    2. BLamotrigine
    3. CCarbemazepine
    4. DLevetiracetam
    5. EPhenytoin

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Epilepsy Management Lecture given on 14/09/2018
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