A Patient with Seizures Is Being Monitored to Determine If

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient with seizures is being monitored to determine if the seizure activity was present at birth or has been slowly developing. For which classifications of diseases is this patient's seizure activity being evaluated?

• A) congenital versus chronic
• B) acute versus chronic
• C) communicable versus functional
• D) idiopathic versus iatrogenic

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Definitions:

Toxic

Refers to substances or relationships that are harmful, poisonous, or deadly.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Severe Depression

Severe depression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities, significantly impacting daily functioning and quality of life.

Haldol

A medication commonly used to treat psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, characterized by its antipsychotic properties.