Question

True or False (T) or (F)

___ Absence seizures are a type of partial complex seizures.

___ An "aura" preceding a generalized tonic/clonic seizure may indicate a focal onset.

___ Postictal confusion tends to indicate that an episode of loss of consciousness is not a real seizure.

___ In the evaluation of daily episodes of loss of consciousness, ambulatory EEG may be helpful.

Answer 1

Answer: False: Complex partial seizures can begin in any lobe of the brain, but cause alteration of awareness due to spreading of seizure activity.

Answer: True

Answer: True

Answer: True: An ambulatory electroencephalogram (EEG) is a neurodiagnostic test that measures and records the electrical activity in your brain. Unlike an EEG, an ambulatory EEG allows an extended recording in a patient's home. The patient is able to move around and is not required to stay in the hospital for the recording.