QUESTIONS

1. By what other names might a seizure be known?
2. Describe the clinical signs that may occur during a seizure.
3. What is the name given to a series of rapid epileptic spasms that occur without periods of consciousness that may last for many hours.
4. What is the name of the drug that may be used to sedate animals suffering from status epilepticus?
5. What is meant by idiopathic epilepsy?
6. What breed of dog is most commonly affected by seizures occurring as a result of a brain tumour?
7. What is syncope?
8. Seizures may arise as a result of inflammation to the brain. Can you state 2 examples of bacterial infections that may cause such seizures?
9. Give 3 examples of viral infections that may cause inflammation to the brain resulting in seizures.
10. What is the name of the condition characterised by an accumulation of CSF in the cranium that may cause seizures?
11. Give 2 examples of dog breeds predisposed to hydrocephalus.
12. List 5 toxins that may cause seizures.
13. What is the name of the condition in which blood calcium is too low that may cause seizures?
14. What is the name of the condition in which blood glucose is too low that may cause seizures?
15. What is the name of the period prior to a fit?
16. List 6 signs that may occur during the aura.
17. What may occur during the clonic phase of a fit?
18. During which phase of a fit would hyperextension of the limbs and body occur?
19. How long is the post ictal phase of a fit?
20. A client telephones the surgery in a panic. Her boxer is fitting and she wants to bring him to the surgery immediately. Why would you advise against this, and what advice would you recommend?
21. List 4 drugs that may be used to help to control epilepsy.
22. What is the name given to a short-duration fit that may only manifest itself as muscle tremors?