Neurology Conditions

Question 1

What causes seizures?

Answer 1

abnormal firing of neurons
over excitations of neurons leads to seizures

Question 2

what seizures are commons in children?

Answer 2

absence seizures

Question 3

symptoms of absence seizures in kids?

Answer 3

zoning out
staring blankly into space
unresponsive

Question 4

A 26-year-old man presents to the A&E department after experiencing a seizure for the first time. He has a normal full neurological examination, and blood tests are unremarkable. He denies any injuries related to the seizure and has returned to his baseline. The cause of the seizure remains undetermined.

What is the most appropriate next step?

Answer 4

discharge and refer to a specialist clinic as soon as possible

if seizure has not been determined then refer to specialist for epilepsy investigations - 2www

Question 5

In which case would you administer per rectal diazepam in a patient having a seizure?

Answer 5

ongoing seizure for 5 mins and no IV Access