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Name 10 precipitants that may increase the potential for a seizure.
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Fatigue & Illness
Flashing lights (strobe, TV, computer) Elevated body temperature Drug or alcohol consumption Decreased oxygen/hypoxia Dehydration due to sweating (chemical/electolyte imbalance) Hypoglycemia Alchohol or drug withdrawl Agitation or emotioanl distress including hyperventilation Medications ( antidepressants, anti-psychotics) |
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What does the term incidence describe?
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The number of cases of a disease having their ONSET in a prescribe period of time.
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Name seven of the most commonly prescribed medications for seizures.
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Clonanzepam (Klonopin)Divalproex (Depakote) Phenytoin (Dilantin) Phenobarbital Gabapentin (Neurontin) Lamotrigine (Lamitacal) |
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What does the term prevalence describe?
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The number of cases of a disease PRESENT during a particular interval of time.
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Generic equivalent of Tegretol.
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Carbamazepine
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What does the term epidemiology mean?
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Epidemiology is a branch of medical science that deals with:
incidence distribution control of disease in a population. |
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Generic equivalent of Depakote.
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Divalproex
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What is the difference between traumatic brain injury and acquired brain injury?
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TBI is a result of an insult to the brain from an external force, it is not of a congenital or degenerative in nature. Acquired Brain Injury is an injury to the brain that has occurred after birth that is not congenital or degenerative. ABI is more comprehensive and includes injuries caused by internal and external insults, including TBI.
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Generic equivalent of Dilantin.
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Phenytoin
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In the year 2000 traumatic brain injuries cost more than ___________.
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$60 billion
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