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1
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An EEG is called normal when it…

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lacks abnormal patterns known to be associated with clinical disorders

2
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Does a statistically rare EEG pattern demonstrate abnormality

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not necessarily

3
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Does a normal EEG guarantee the absence of pathology

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No. Not all abnormalities of brain strucuture/function produce EEG abnormalities.

4
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Which state leads to the most variability of normal EEG patterns

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awake and drowsy states have more variability than sleep

5
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Which EEG patterns have been proven to be definitely abnormal for each age group?

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Spikes, sharp waves, certain slow waves and amplitude changes

6
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The major age related subdivisions for EEG are:

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  • EEG up to age 19
  • EEG age 20-60
  • EEG age over 60
7
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The EEG in those up to 19 years old is marked by…

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a greater variety of normal patterns than seen in adulthood