Question

an absence seizure is also known by which of the following?
simple partial seizure.
complex partial seizure.
grand mal seizure.
petit mal seizure.

Explanation:

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Identify the medical terminology for absence seizures

An absence seizure is a type of generalized onset seizure characterized by brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. Historically and colloquially, these are referred to as petit mal seizures (French for "little illness").

Differentiate from other seizure classifications

• Simple partial seizures (now called focal aware seizures) affect a localized area of the brain without loss of consciousness.
• Complex partial seizures (now called focal impaired awareness seizures) affect a localized area and impair consciousness.
• Grand mal seizures (now called tonic-clonic seizures) involve violent muscle contractions and loss of consciousness.
• Petit mal seizures are synonymous with absence seizures.

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<mcq-option>Simple partial seizure.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Complex partial seizure.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Grand mal seizure.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Petit mal seizure.</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Identify the medical terminology for absence seizures

An absence seizure is a type of generalized onset seizure characterized by brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. Historically and colloquially, these are referred to as petit mal seizures (French for "little illness").

Differentiate from other seizure classifications

• Simple partial seizures (now called focal aware seizures) affect a localized area of the brain without loss of consciousness.
• Complex partial seizures (now called focal impaired awareness seizures) affect a localized area and impair consciousness.
• Grand mal seizures (now called tonic-clonic seizures) involve violent muscle contractions and loss of consciousness.
• Petit mal seizures are synonymous with absence seizures.

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<mcq-option>Simple partial seizure.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Complex partial seizure.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Grand mal seizure.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Petit mal seizure.</mcq-correct>
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