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1. Many people associate epilepsy with a type of seizure called a tonic-clonic seizure (also sometimes called a grand mal seizure) that involves the entire body. However, not all people with epilepsy experience seizures of this type. Which of the following is NOT a type of seizure suffered by people with epilepsy?
2. Which of the following is NOT a cause of epilepsy?
3. Throughout history, people have associated epilepsy with a number of things. Which of these have been associated with epilepsy?
4. What type of test that measures electrical impulses in the brain is used by doctors to help confirm a diagnosis of epilepsy?
5. Which of the following is NOT used to treat seizures in people with epilepsy?
6. There are many different types of epilepsy. Certain types can appear spontaneously. There is one particular type of epilepsy that usually appears between late childhood and early adulthood. Often, it begins around the time of puberty. What type of epilepsy is this?
7. There are many misconceptions about first aid for seizures. Which of the following should you do if a person you know has a history of epilepsy has a seizure?
8. Who was the first person to describe epilepsy as a brain disorder not attributable to any supernatural forces?
9. A very tragic situation sometimes strikes a person with epilepsy. It is called Sudden Unexplained Death In Epilepsy (SUDEP). It occurs suddenly, and usually to someone who is in otherwise good health. Which of the following is NOT a possible factor that can contribute to SUDEP?
10. People with seizures learn to cope with their disorders and often do not require medical attention for a seizure. However, there is a certain situation that can arise that is always considered to be a medical emergency. What is it?
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