Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Exam

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What neurological disorder is characterized by chronic seizure activity?

  1. Alzheimer's disease

  2. Parkinson's disease

  3. Epilepsy

  4. Multiple sclerosis

The correct answer is: Epilepsy

The correct answer is indeed characterized primarily by chronic seizure activity. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that leads to recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These seizures can vary in severity and manifestations, ranging from brief lapses in attention to full convulsions. The other conditions listed do not primarily involve seizures. Alzheimer's disease is characterized primarily by issues with memory, cognition, and behavior due to neurodegeneration. Parkinson's disease mainly affects movement and is distinguished by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia, while multiple sclerosis involves the degeneration of the myelin sheath, leading to a variety of neurological symptoms, such as motor and sensory deficits, but not specifically to chronic seizures.