1.     Differentiate between the terms “seizure” and “epilepsy”.

• Paroxysmal behavior caused by abnormal discharge

of neurons.

• Relation to acute illness

2.     Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of seizures.

• Genetic

• Structural/metabolic

• Neuronal discharges

• Unknown

• Phases of seizure

3.     Identify contributing factors to febrile and neonatal seizures.

• Illness

• Infection

• Asphyxia

• Electrolyte imbalances