Question

A 29-year-old man presents with a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. Post-ictal but recovered; normal exam. CT head normal, glucose normal. What is the most appropriate next investigation in primary care/ED workup?

Accepted Answer

Arrange routine outpatient EEG

Answer

Start sodium valproate immediately

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MRI brain urgently same day

Answer

No further tests if normal CT

Answer

Prolactin level now

Practice question

A 29-year-old man presents with a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. Post-ictal but recovered; normal exam. CT head normal, glucose normal. What is the most appropriate next investigation in primary care/ED workup?