What Do You Know About Your Epilepsy?

19 Questions | By Brainwave_irl | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 1167

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A recent study undertaken by St. James's Hospital and Trinity College Dublin found that many people with epilepsy are not well informed about their condition. The study consisted in part of a 19-question True Or False questionnaire. You can test your own knowledge of epilepsy by taking the test here. Don't forget to take a look at the study results back on epilepsy. Ie. Our special National Epilepsy Week information evening in Dublin next week will look at the questions in more detail and also answer any questions you might have yourself. Entry is free and all are welcome. Our special NAtional Epilepsy O

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1.

People with epilepsy should avoid strenuous work because this can provoke seizures.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

An EEG can always prove the diagnosis of epilepsy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

People with epilepsy are as capable as other people
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

All people with seizures should avoid working with open machinery
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Every seizure destroys a number of nerve cells in the brain
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

People with seizures should not swim without an accompanying person
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

All people with epilepsy should avoid flashing or strobing lights (eg. Disco lights, TV or computer screens
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

In most cases, doctors can control epileptic seizures with medication
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

If your seizures are controlled for some months, you can reduce the dose of anti-epileptic medication
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

All people with epilepsy have similar symptoms
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

If a patient expects a seizure, he/she should take an additional dose of anti-epileptic medication
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

On job applications, a patient should always disclose his/her epilepsy condition
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

People with epilepsy can take an active part in sports
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

An epileptic seizure always results in loss of consciousness
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

People who seize only during sleep may hold a driver’s license
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Everyone can have a seizure, given the appropriate circumstances
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Blood samples can be used to measure the concentration of antiepileptic medication in the body
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Epilepsy is a symptom of mental illness
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

If persons with epilepsy drive, they must inform the driving authorities about their condition
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False