A 32-year-old man has a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. CT head normal; electrolytes normal. What should be arranged next to support diagnosis...

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A 32-year-old man has a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. CT head normal; electrolytes normal. What should be arranged next to support diagnosis?

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EEG within 72 hours

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Start valproate immediately

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MRI brain with contrast first

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No further tests; observe

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Lumbar puncture

ukmla MCQ (SBA): First seizure evaluation

A 32-year-old man has a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. CT head normal; electrolytes normal. What should be arranged next to support diagnosis?