Types
a continuous seizure without recovery
Grand Mal or Status epilepticus
the phase in which movement or convulsions stop
postseizure or postictal
A patient should or should not be allowed to drive home after a tonic-clonic seizure
should not
a subjective sensation that precedes seizure activity
Aura
a common oral side effect of the gums seen in patients taking anti seizure medication.
gingival hyperplasia
Most common seizure among newly diagnosed adults
Partial (Local/Focal) seizures
Patient may experience convulsions in this phase of a seizure
Ictal Phase- Clonic Phase
What is the first thing to do if you suspect a patient is having a seizure while your scaling his/her teeth
Remove everything from the mouth
This was most commonly reported cause of Japanese children and seizures
Photosensitivity and were watching blinking lights
epilepsy comes from the greek word that means?
to take hold of
type of seizures triggered by motor, sensory, or psycho motor changes, usually triggered by some form of stimulus
Simple Partial Seizure
During which phase does a patient usually lose consciousness
Preictal phase
Dilantin can cause gingival hyperplasia which is noted by what
Overgrowth of the gingiva, gingival hyperplasia, too much collagen
The main cause of bodily injuries in seizure patients, including broken teeth occur from?
falling
Medications known to provoke seizures are known as
epileptogenic
This type of seizure has the highest mortality rate
Generalized Seizures
The sensation, smell or hallucination could bring on this phase
Aura or prodromal phase
When is the best time to schedule a patient who has seizures
Early morning
what are automatisms
blinking eyes, smacking lips, wandering in circles, etc. almost drug like behavior
True or False
Complex partial seizures involve impairment of consciousness and the temporal lobe .
True
What does GTCS stand for
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
What are the two most common generalized seizures
Tonic-Clonic and grand mal
Can treatment continue after a abscense or petit mal seizure if no effects are noted
yes
In a Absence(Petit Mal) seizure, blinking or eye rolling, a blank stare can occur. What age group is most affected?
Children
How many species of bacteria live in or on your body? A. 10 B. 50 C. 300 D. 1000
D. 1,000!