Reference no: EM133394405
Questions
1. PNES:
resembles epileptic seizures but do not show corresponding EEG abnormalities
is a type of a seizure disorder involving changes in the brain
is not a real condition and does not require intervention
None of the answers.
2. A majority of PNES patients are:
Children
Males
Balanced ratio of males and females
Females
3. The DSM-5 for the first time included PNES as a separate diagnostic category.
False.
True.
4. In most patients with PNES there is wild thrashing, side-to-side head movements and yelling of verbal phrases.
False.
True.
5. One of the ways in which to separate a grand-mal seizure/major epileptic seizure and PNES is the absence of the confusional state seen after a PNES episode.
False.
True.
6. The seizure like behavior seen with PNES is best treated with anti-epilepctic medication just as one would for a grand mal seizure.
False.
True.
7. Which of the following is/are rule out conditions for PNES?
Sleep disorders
Cardiovascular events
Movement disorders
None of the answers
Metabolic disorders
All the answers are correct
8. A history of sexual or physical abuse is a risk factor for the development of PNES.
True.
False.
9. Medical providers are well equipped to diagnose and treat the patient with PNES, receiving sufficient training in understanding the biological bases of this condition.
True.
False.