TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING ON EPILEPSY

What is epilepsy?

A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures

A bacterial infection

A type of cancer

A mental illness

What is the most common type of seizure experienced by people with epilepsy?

Generalized tonic-clonic seizure

Absence seizure

Myoclonic seizure

Complex partial seizure

What is the main treatment for epilepsy?

Antiepileptic medications

Surgery

Physical therapy

Spiritual alternatives

What should you do if you witness someone having a seizure?

Stay with the person and keep them safe

Leave the person alone and call for help

Try to restrain the person's movements

Make them smell a shoe

Can epilepsy be cured?

No, but it can be managed with treatment

Yes, with surgery

Yes, through spiritual healing

Yes, with physical therapy

Which of the following is NOT a common trigger for seizures in people with epilepsy?

Healthy diet

Flashing lights

Certain medications

Alcohol or drug use

People with epilepsy cannot lead normal lives and are dependant on others for daily activities?

True

False

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