A 27-year-old with new first unprovoked generalized tonic-clonic seizure has normal CT and labs; he returned to baseline. Which next diagnostic test i...

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A 27-year-old with new first unprovoked generalized tonic-clonic seizure has normal CT and labs; he returned to baseline. Which next diagnostic test is most appropriate prior to discharge?

Accepted Answer

EEG to assess for epileptiform activity

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No further testing needed

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Lumbar puncture in all first seizures

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Carotid ultrasound

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Routine angiography

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): First Seizure

A 27-year-old with new first unprovoked generalized tonic-clonic seizure has normal CT and labs; he returned to baseline. Which next diagnostic test is most appropriate prior to discharge?