https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/663/seizuresWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/663/seizuresTue, 21 Apr 2009 06:44:45 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:21543658-4b31-4701-b061-c5dfa477f39cArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/663/seizures#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 6:44:45 AM<br /> <p class="heading2"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>By what other names might a seizure be known? </li> <li>Describe the clinical signs that may occur during a seizure. </li> <li>What is the name given to a series of rapid epileptic spasms that occur without periods of consciousness that may last for many hours. </li> <li>What is the name of the drug that may be used to sedate animals suffering from status epilepticus? </li> <li>What is meant by idiopathic epilepsy? </li> <li>What breed of dog is most commonly affected by seizures occurring as a result of a brain tumour? </li> <li>What is syncope? </li> <li>Seizures may arise as a result of inflammation to the brain. Can you state 2 examples of bacterial infections that may cause such seizures? </li> <li>Give 3 examples of viral infections that may cause inflammation to the brain resulting in seizures. </li> <li>What is the name of the condition characterised by an accumulation of CSF in the cranium that may cause seizures? </li> <li>Give 2 examples of dog breeds predisposed to hydrocephalus. </li> <li>List 5 toxins that may cause seizures. </li> <li>What is the name of the condition in which blood calcium is too low that may cause seizures? </li> <li>What is the name of the condition in which blood glucose is too low that may cause seizures? </li> <li>What is the name of the period prior to a fit? </li> <li>List 6 signs that may occur during the aura. </li> <li>What may occur during the clonic phase of a fit? </li> <li>During which phase of a fit would hyperextension of the limbs and body occur? </li> <li>How long is the post ictal phase of a fit? </li> <li>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? </li> <li>List 4 drugs that may be used to help to control epilepsy. </li> <li>What is the name given to a short-duration fit that may only manifest itself as muscle tremors? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>