The anxious 20-year-old college student who just suffered his first seizure in his dorm room asks the nurse if he is now an epileptic. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "No. All other causes of seizure activity must be ruled out before the diagnosis of epilepsy is made."
b. "Yes, but you may never have another seizure since it has just now manifested itself."
c. "No, but you should see a physician to get a prescription for a preventative anti-spasmodic."
d. "Yes. All seizures are considered to be epilepsy."
A
Epilepsy diagnosis is made after all other causes of seizure activity have proven negative. All seizures are not considered to be epilepsy.
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