Which of the following asthma medications is known to cause epileptic seizures?
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Theophylline
Salbutamol
Salmeterol
Fluticasone
Question 2
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Which electronic study of the brain can completely rule out epilepsy following a seizure, and also help with the classification of epileptic patients?
[blank_start]Electroencephalogram[blank_end] (give the full name)
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Electroencephalogram
Question 3
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[blank_start]Simple focal seizure[blank_end] = Seizure without impaired consciousness
[blank_start]Complex focal seizure[blank_end] = Seizure with impaired consciousness
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Simple focal seizure
Complex focal seizure
Disturbed focal seizure
Question 4
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Which epilepsy type tends to have a genetic predisposition?
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Generalised epilepsy
Focal epilepsy
Question 5
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Which type of epilepsy tends to show spike-wave abnormalities on EEG?
Answer
Generalised epilepsy
Focal epilepsy
Question 6
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Which type of epilepsy tends to cause hippocampal sclerosis?
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Primary Generalised Epilepsy
Focal Epilepsy
Question 7
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First Line Treatment:
Primary Generalised Epilepsy: [blank_start]Sodium Valproate[blank_end]
Focal Epilepsy: [blank_start]Carbamazepine[blank_end]
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Sodium Valproate
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Phenytoin
Question 8
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By which of the following mechanisms does Carbamazepine elicit its anticonvulsant effects?
Answer
Inhibits Sodium influx via voltage gated sodium channels
Promotes Potassium efflux via voltage gated potassium channels
Inhibits voltage gated Calcium channels
Question 9
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By which of the following mechanisms does Sodium Valproate elicit its anticonvulsant effects?
Answer
Enhances GABA synthesis
Reduces neuronal excitability by targeting the GABA receptor
Inhibits the GABA transporter to elevate GABA levels at the synapse
Prevents the degrading of GABA by targeting GABA transaminase
Question 10
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Which of the following anticonvulsants is known to have many side effects such as weight gain, teratogenicity, hair loss and fatigue?
Answer
Sodium Valproate
Lamotrigine
Carbemazepine
Levetiracetam
Phenytoin
Question 11
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The morning after pill has its efficacy reduced by anticonvulsants and thus the dose should be increased for epileptic patients on medication.