AED Omission in Hospital — SCE Neurology MCQ
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Correct answer: C — AED omission in hospital is a common cause of avoidable seizures — medications must be continued via alternative routes if nil-by-mouth
AED omission in hospitalised patients is a major patient safety issue. NHS alerts specifically address this. If nil-by-mouth, liquid or IV formulations must be used. Analogous to PD medication omission. A: Iatrogenic. C: Drug was working. D: Same syndrome. E: Omission was the cause.
Reference: NHS Patient Safety Alert; NICE NG217