Neuro: Seizures Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a seizure?
A
Abnormal electrical activity
A brief (sudden) episode of abnormal electrical activity in nerve cells of the brain (single event)
2
Q
What is epilepsy?
A
Recurrent Seizures
3
Q
Name 1 medication used to treat seizures
A
phenytoin (Dilantin)
4
Q
What is status epilepticus?
A
A life-threatening emergency characterized by generalized tonic-clonic convulsions lasting several minutes.
5
Q
What is Tonic Clonic seizure?
A
Aka Grand Mal Seizure
Consist of muscle stiffening (tonic) followed by convulsions (clonic)
