Epilepsy

Question 1

What are the two types of focal seizures?

Answer 1

Simple and Complex seizures

Question 2

What are simple seizures?

Answer 2

Simple seizures are focal seizures with awareness (Aura)

Question 3

What are complex seizures?

Answer 3

Focal seizures with impaired awareness

Question 4

What are symptoms of complex focal seizures?

Answer 4

They may stare blankly into space or experience automatisms (non-purposeful, repetitive movements such as lip smacking, blinking, grunting, gulping or shouting).

Question 5

What is the First line treatment for focal seizures?

Answer 5

Levetiracetam or Lamotrigine

“Gotta Take 2 L’s to get you focused”

Question 6

What is the second line treatment for focal seizures?

Answer 6

Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Zonisamide

“COZ”