EEG Board Exam questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
Common Medication Types (7)
- correct answer -Antipsychotic
-Antidepressant
-Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
-Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthetic Agents
-ACTH
Antipsychotics
- correct answer -Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
Antidepressants
- correct answer -Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zoloft
-Lithium
,Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
- correct answer -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
- correct answer -Ativan
-Banzel
-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilantin
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neurontin
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zarontin
Related Diagnostic Procedures
- correct answer -MRI
-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
,MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- correct answer -Uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and
tissues within your body
-Cross sectional MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
- correct answer -Uses a radioactive drug (aka tracer) to show the functional activity of tissues and
organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure patients to localize the part of the brain that is causing the seizure
activity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography)
- correct answer -Combines series of x-ray images taken from different angles and then creates cross-
sectional images that look at bones, blood vessels and soft tissues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram
- correct answer -Minimally invasive test that uses x-rays and contrasts to visualize vessels in the brain
-Can show aneurysm, AVM, blood clot, stroke
-Used with Wada test
Wada
- correct answer -Also known as an intracarotid sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a time so that if the side that controls
language or has better memory, the surgeon may consider further testing prior to epilepsy surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography)
- correct answer -A radioactive substance (tracer) to evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right after a seizure to localize seizure activity
, What does HIPAA stand for?
- correct answer Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
HIPAA
- correct answer -Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments governing health
payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administrative Simplifications)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Patients have the right to make requests for:
1) copies of medical records
2) amendment to medical record
3) account disclosures of PHI (personal health info)
4) limit info about oneself in hospital directory
ABRET Code of Ethics
- correct answer Principles that have been adopted by the Board of Directors in order to encourage
personnel to aspire to the highest possible professional practice.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Certified individual shall...
- correct answer 1. Do everything in his or her power to insure that the current Guidelines of the
American Clinical Neurophysiology Society are complied with the department in which he or she works
2. Preserve human dignity, respect patient's rights and support the well being of the patient under his or
her care; avoid discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, age, and
national origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with patients
and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confidentiality of medical and personal info of a patient.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scientific advances in his or her
specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objective manner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid dishonest,
unethical or illegal practices.
7. Refuse primary responsibility for interpretation of testing or monitoring of Electroencephalograms,
Evoked Potentials, NIOM, LTM, and Autonomic Nervous System Testing for purposes of clinical diagnosis
Grade
Common Medication Types (7)
- correct answer -Antipsychotic
-Antidepressant
-Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
-Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthetic Agents
-ACTH
Antipsychotics
- correct answer -Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
Antidepressants
- correct answer -Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zoloft
-Lithium
,Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
- correct answer -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
- correct answer -Ativan
-Banzel
-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilantin
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neurontin
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zarontin
Related Diagnostic Procedures
- correct answer -MRI
-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
,MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- correct answer -Uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and
tissues within your body
-Cross sectional MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
- correct answer -Uses a radioactive drug (aka tracer) to show the functional activity of tissues and
organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure patients to localize the part of the brain that is causing the seizure
activity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography)
- correct answer -Combines series of x-ray images taken from different angles and then creates cross-
sectional images that look at bones, blood vessels and soft tissues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram
- correct answer -Minimally invasive test that uses x-rays and contrasts to visualize vessels in the brain
-Can show aneurysm, AVM, blood clot, stroke
-Used with Wada test
Wada
- correct answer -Also known as an intracarotid sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a time so that if the side that controls
language or has better memory, the surgeon may consider further testing prior to epilepsy surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography)
- correct answer -A radioactive substance (tracer) to evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right after a seizure to localize seizure activity
, What does HIPAA stand for?
- correct answer Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
HIPAA
- correct answer -Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments governing health
payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administrative Simplifications)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Patients have the right to make requests for:
1) copies of medical records
2) amendment to medical record
3) account disclosures of PHI (personal health info)
4) limit info about oneself in hospital directory
ABRET Code of Ethics
- correct answer Principles that have been adopted by the Board of Directors in order to encourage
personnel to aspire to the highest possible professional practice.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Certified individual shall...
- correct answer 1. Do everything in his or her power to insure that the current Guidelines of the
American Clinical Neurophysiology Society are complied with the department in which he or she works
2. Preserve human dignity, respect patient's rights and support the well being of the patient under his or
her care; avoid discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, age, and
national origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with patients
and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confidentiality of medical and personal info of a patient.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scientific advances in his or her
specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objective manner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid dishonest,
unethical or illegal practices.
7. Refuse primary responsibility for interpretation of testing or monitoring of Electroencephalograms,
Evoked Potentials, NIOM, LTM, and Autonomic Nervous System Testing for purposes of clinical diagnosis
