A 27-year-old with first seizure returns to baseline. CT is normal. Which is the most appropriate disposition if evaluation is reassuring and outpatie...

Question

A 27-year-old with first seizure returns to baseline. CT is normal. Which is the most appropriate disposition if evaluation is reassuring and outpatient follow-up is available?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with timely neurology follow-up and counseling

Answer

Admit all first seizures

Answer

Start long-term antiepileptics for everyone

Answer

Obtain emergent MRI in ED for all

Answer

No driving counseling needed

first seizure MCQ (SBA): Moderate

A 27-year-old with first seizure returns to baseline. CT is normal. Which is the most appropriate disposition if evaluation is reassuring and outpatient follow-up is available?