Question 344 · LEK · Febrile seizures
Features characteristic of complex febrile seizures are:
1) focal onset;
2) seizure lasting <15 minutes;
3) postictal paresis;
4) >1 seizure/24 hours;
5) most frequent in children aged 6 months to 9 years;
6) history of prior brain injury.
The correct answer is:
2) seizure lasting <15 minutes;
3) postictal paresis;
4) >1 seizure/24 hours;
5) most frequent in children aged 6 months to 9 years;
6) history of prior brain injury.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3,4,5.
- B. 1,3,5,6.
- C. 1,3,4,6.
- D. 3,6.
- E. 1,3,6.
Hint
Contrast simple and complex febrile seizures by type of onset, duration, recurrence and postictal neurological findings.
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