A Seizure That Starts in the Fingers and Progressively Spreads

question 39

Multiple Choice

A seizure that starts in the fingers and progressively spreads up the arm and extends to the leg is known as a(n) _____ seizure.

• A)simple partial
• B)focal
• C)psychomotor
• D)aversive

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Definitions:

Mental Health Care

A field focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Alternative Therapies

Practices used instead of standard medical treatments, including herbal remedies, acupuncture, and yoga, often with an emphasis on holistic well-being.

Herbal Medicine

The practice of using plants and plant extracts for medicinal purposes to treat various health conditions.

Placebo Effect

A beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment, which cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient's belief in that treatment.