NUR 330 Seizures

NUR 330 Seizures
1. seizures
Answer
-Abnormal episodes of motor, sensory, autonomic, or psychic activity (or a combination of
these) resulting from a sudden, abnormal, uncontrolled electrical discharge from cerebral
neurons
-seizures occurring from metabolic or systemic disturbances are not considered epilepsy if the
seizures cease when the underlying problem is corrected
2. associated with
Answer
-loss of consciousness
-excessive movement or loss of muscle tone or movement
-disturbances of behavior, mood, sensation, or perception
3. Epilepsy
Answer
-medical condition of unprovoked recurring seizures
-spontaneous reoccurring seizures caused by a group of abnormal neurons that seems to undergo
spontaneous firing
4. what is the cause of seizures within the first 6 months of life?
Answer
birth defect
5. idiopathic cause
Answer
unknown cause
6. metabolic causes
Answer
-electrolyte imbalance
-hypoglycemia
-hypoxia
-acidosis
-alcohol/barbiturate withdrawal