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Epilepsy quiz part 1 (Q1-7)
posted at 18/10/2011 11:33 AM BST
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Following on from the NSAIDs quiz, here is the next MCQ quiz from the National Academy of Family Medicine (Pakistan Society of Family Physicians). 1. What is the incidence of GTCS in all epileptic patients? A-- 50 % B-- 60 % C-- 75-85 % D-- 85-90 % 2. What percentage of epileptic patients have epilepsy which is self limiting, remitting spontaneously? 3. What percentage of epileptic patients are women of child bearing age? 4. Which is the single most important investigation in all patients with epilepsy? 5. Specialist referral on first visit is essential for which of the following groups of patients? A-- 6 months B-- 1 year C-- 2-3 years D-- 5 years
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Re: Epilepsy quiz part 1 (Q1-7) I cannot seem to check my answers to the questions. Please help JH
posted at 21/10/2011 11:58 PM BST
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In Response to Epilepsy quiz part 1 (Q1-7): Following on from the NSAIDs quiz , here is the next MCQ quiz from the National Academy of Family Medicine (Pakistan Society of Family Physicians). 1. What is the incidence of GTCS in all epileptic patients? A-- 50 % B-- 60 % C-- 75-85 % D-- 85-90 % 2. What percentage of epileptic patients have epilepsy which is self limiting, remitting spontaneously? A-- 5 % B-- 10 % C-- 20-30 % D-- 35-40 % 3. What percentage of epileptic patients are women of child bearing age? A— 10 % B-- 15 -20 % C-- 25-35 % D-- 30-40 % 4. Which is the single most important investigation in all patients with epilepsy? A-- CT brain B— MRI brain C-- EEG D-- CBC, ESR 5. Specialist referral on first visit is essential for which of the following groups of patients? A-- All febrile patients B-- All children C-- Patients presenting for seizures for the first time D-- All Patients with seizures E-- All of above 6. How long must patients remain fit-free before an attempt to withdraw anti-epileptic drugs can be made? A-- 6 months B-- 1 year C-- 2-3 years D-- 5 years 7. Which rule on the use of anti-epileptic drugs applies during pregnancy? A-- Valproate is the safest B-- Lamotrigine should be the first drug of choice C-- If patient is well controlled, do not change the drug D-- According to UK registry of side effects, carbamazepine should be preferred over other drugs Posted by ranasaleem |
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