SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES, LESSON 4
1.
A chronic, neurologic disease marked by sudden loss of consciousness and
frequently by convulsions. (para 4-2)
2.
Seizure refers to a convulsion or an attack of epilepsy.
(para 4-2)
3.
Lead.
Alcohol.
4.
New and abnormal formations of tissue such as a tumor or growth.
(para 4-2i)
5.
Stopping of motor activity.
Loss of muscle tone. (para 4-3a)
6.
Focal.
(para 4-3b)
7.
Prodromal phase.
Tonic phase.
Clonic phase.
Postictal phase. (paras 4-3c(1) through (4))
8.
Tonic.
(para 4-3c(2))
9.
Grand mal status epilepticus.
(para 4-3d)
10.
Psychomotor.
(para 4-3e)
11.
Hysterical.
(para 4-3f)
12.
DO NOT cram anything in the person's mouth.
DO NOT restrain the person.
DO NOT leave him alone.
DO NOT give him drugs. (paras 4-4b(1) through (8))
13.
An electroencephalogram (EEG).
(para 4-4c(4))
14.
5 years.
(para 4-4c(5))
End of Lesson 4
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