Functional Seizures

Functional Seizures

Functional Seizures

Functional Seizures Functional Seizures

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Question 1 of 3

1. Question
Which statement is most accurate?
- This is likely to be a functional seizure because you couldn’t open the patient’s eyes, and they were crying.
- This is likely to be an epileptic seizure because there was urinary incontinence and tongue biting.
- It is impossible to identify any factors that differentiate between functional and epileptic seizures.
- Differentiation between functional and epileptic seizures is not important as the treatment is the same.
- This is likely to be a functional seizure because it happened when in front of witnesses and was <5 minutes duration.
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2. Question
The buzzer rings again, and you notice the patient is having another seizure. You are convinced the seizure is functional in nature.

How best to terminate the seizure?
- Ask loudly for the large ocular needle to stop the patient from faking their seizure.
- Give 4mg IV lorazepam.
- Kindly reassure the patient that this will stop and they are safe.
- Perform a vigorous jaw thrust to make sure their airway is protected.
- Give 10mg PR diazepam.
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3. Question
This is the patient’s first presentation with seizures that are probably functional. What investigations should be performed?
- None – this is not a physical problem.
- ECG, blood glucose, electrolytes, physical examination.
- Look for any injuries sustained only.
- HEADSSS psychosocial examination only.
- MRI head
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