Question 1
A 6-month-old presents with clusters of brief symmetric flexor spasms on awakening and developmental regression. EEG shows hypsarrhythmia. Which first-line therapy is most appropriate for this non-TSC presentation?
Correct Answer:
ACTH (or high-dose oral prednisolone)
Question 2
A 10-month-old with tuberous sclerosis complex presents with new-onset epileptic spasms and hypsarrhythmia on EEG. Which antiseizure medication is first-line?
Correct Answer:
Vigabatrin
Question 3
A 14-month-old girl with prolonged febrile seizures, hemiclonic episodes, and developmental slowing has a de novo SCN1A loss-of-function mutation. Which antiseizure medication should be AVOIDED?
Correct Answer:
Lamotrigine
Question 4
A 7-year-old has multiple brief staring spells daily, provoked by hyperventilation, with no GTCs. EEG shows generalized 3-Hz spike-wave discharges. Per the CAEC trial, which is the first-line therapy?
Correct Answer:
Ethosuximide
Question 5
A 16-year-old girl has early-morning myoclonic jerks, infrequent GTCs, and photosensitive generalized polyspike-wave on EEG. Which medication is preferred given her sex and reproductive potential?
Correct Answer:
Levetiracetam
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