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Which medical condition occurs when blood flow to a specific area of the brain is restricted?
Which medical condition occurs when blood flow to a specific area of the brain is restricted?
- Aneurysm
- Stroke (correct)
- Thrombus
- Embolus
What is the recommended treatment for intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH)?
What is the recommended treatment for intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH)?
- CT scan
- Mannitol (correct)
- Nimodipine
- Prophylactic anti-convulsants
Which type of stroke occurs when an embolus in the heart travels to the brain?
Which type of stroke occurs when an embolus in the heart travels to the brain?
- Non-cardioembolic stroke
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Ischemic stroke
- Cardioembolic stroke (correct)
What is the acronym used to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
What is the acronym used to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
Which imaging technique is crucial within 45 minutes of arrival to the emergency room to differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
Which imaging technique is crucial within 45 minutes of arrival to the emergency room to differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
What is the medical term for bleeding resulting from a cerebral aneurysm?
What is the medical term for bleeding resulting from a cerebral aneurysm?
What is the recommended treatment for subarachnoid hemorrhages (SAH)?
What is the recommended treatment for subarachnoid hemorrhages (SAH)?
Which type of stroke is caused by a thrombus in the brain?
Which type of stroke is caused by a thrombus in the brain?
What is the medical term for a non-cardioembolic stroke?
What is the medical term for a non-cardioembolic stroke?
What should be done immediately upon recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
What should be done immediately upon recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke?
What is the recommended dose of aspirin to prevent early recurrent stroke?
What is the recommended dose of aspirin to prevent early recurrent stroke?
What is the time window for administering Alteplase (TPA) to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the time window for administering Alteplase (TPA) to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the maximum door-to-needle time for administering Alteplase (TPA)?
What is the maximum door-to-needle time for administering Alteplase (TPA)?
When should blood pressure medications be given to lower blood pressure before using Alteplase (TPA)?
When should blood pressure medications be given to lower blood pressure before using Alteplase (TPA)?
Which of the following is a goal for stroke management?
Which of the following is a goal for stroke management?
What is the only fibrinolytic agent used to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the only fibrinolytic agent used to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended time frame for giving aspirin after fibrinolytic treatment?
What is the recommended time frame for giving aspirin after fibrinolytic treatment?
What are the five sudden signs to be aware of for stroke?
What are the five sudden signs to be aware of for stroke?
What is the goal for hypertension (HTN) management before using Alteplase (TPA)?
What is the goal for hypertension (HTN) management before using Alteplase (TPA)?
Ischemic stroke is caused by bleeding events in the brain due to ruptured blood vessels.
Ischemic stroke is caused by bleeding events in the brain due to ruptured blood vessels.
SAH is associated with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and should be controlled with prophylactic anti-convulsants.
SAH is associated with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and should be controlled with prophylactic anti-convulsants.
The acronym FAST is used to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
The acronym FAST is used to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
True or false: Alteplase (TPA) is the recommended fibrinolytic agent for treating acute ischemic stroke.
True or false: Alteplase (TPA) is the recommended fibrinolytic agent for treating acute ischemic stroke.
True or false: Aspirin (ASA) should not be given within 24 hours of fibrinolytic treatment for stroke prevention.
True or false: Aspirin (ASA) should not be given within 24 hours of fibrinolytic treatment for stroke prevention.
True or false: Blood pressure medications should only be given if the blood pressure is greater than 220/120 mmHg when a patient is not receiving Alteplase (TPA).
True or false: Blood pressure medications should only be given if the blood pressure is greater than 220/120 mmHg when a patient is not receiving Alteplase (TPA).
What is the recommended treatment for ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended treatment for ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended treatment for intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH)?
What is the recommended treatment for intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH)?
What is the medical term for bleeding resulting from a cerebral aneurysm?
What is the medical term for bleeding resulting from a cerebral aneurysm?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What is the recommended dose of Aspirin (ASA) to prevent early recurrent stroke?
What is the recommended dose of Aspirin (ASA) to prevent early recurrent stroke?
What are the goals for stroke management?
What are the goals for stroke management?
Match the following stroke management goals with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke management goals with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke risk factors with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke risk factors with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke signs and symptoms with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke signs and symptoms with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke types with their correct definitions:
Match the following stroke types with their correct definitions:
Match the following stroke treatments with their correct indications:
Match the following stroke treatments with their correct indications:
Match the following stroke prevention and management guidelines with their correct recommendations:
Match the following stroke prevention and management guidelines with their correct recommendations:
Which imaging technique is crucial within 45 minutes of arrival to the emergency room to differentiate between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke?
Which imaging technique is crucial within 45 minutes of arrival to the emergency room to differentiate between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the recommended treatment for intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH)?
What is the recommended treatment for intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH)?
What is the medical term for bleeding resulting from a cerebral aneurysm?
What is the medical term for bleeding resulting from a cerebral aneurysm?
True or false: A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a thrombus in the brain?
True or false: A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a thrombus in the brain?
True or false: Prophylactic anti-convulsants should be used in the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH)?
True or false: Prophylactic anti-convulsants should be used in the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH)?
True or false: Nimodipine is the recommended treatment for cerebral aneurysm?
True or false: Nimodipine is the recommended treatment for cerebral aneurysm?
Explain the difference between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke. Provide examples of each type of stroke.
Explain the difference between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke. Provide examples of each type of stroke.
What are the recommended treatments for intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) and subarachnoid hemorrhages (SAH)?
What are the recommended treatments for intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) and subarachnoid hemorrhages (SAH)?
What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke? How can they be recognized using the acronym 'FAST'?
What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke? How can they be recognized using the acronym 'FAST'?
Match the following stroke types with their correct definitions:
Match the following stroke types with their correct definitions:
Match the following stroke treatments with the correct conditions:
Match the following stroke treatments with the correct conditions:
Match the following stroke signs and symptoms with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke signs and symptoms with their descriptions:
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with stroke?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with stroke?
What is the maximum time frame for administering Alteplase (TPA) to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the maximum time frame for administering Alteplase (TPA) to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended door-to-needle time for administering Alteplase (TPA) to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended door-to-needle time for administering Alteplase (TPA) to treat acute ischemic stroke?
True or false: Alteplase (TPA) is the recommended fibrinolytic agent for treating acute ischemic stroke.
True or false: Alteplase (TPA) is the recommended fibrinolytic agent for treating acute ischemic stroke.
True or false: Blood pressure must be lowered to ≤185/110 mmHg to administer Alteplase (TPA).
True or false: Blood pressure must be lowered to ≤185/110 mmHg to administer Alteplase (TPA).
True or false: Anti-coagulants should not be given within 24 hours of using Alteplase (TPA).
True or false: Anti-coagulants should not be given within 24 hours of using Alteplase (TPA).
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What are the goals for stroke management?
What are the goals for stroke management?
What is the only fibrinolytic agent used to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the only fibrinolytic agent used to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended door-to-needle time for administering Alteplase (TPA) to treat acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended door-to-needle time for administering Alteplase (TPA) to treat acute ischemic stroke?
Match the following stroke risk factors with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke risk factors with their descriptions:
Match the following stroke management goals with their definitions:
Match the following stroke management goals with their definitions:
Match the following stroke treatments with their correct indications:
Match the following stroke treatments with their correct indications:
Which of the following is the correct dose of aspirin (ASA) to be given orally within 24-48 hours after stroke onset to prevent early recurrent stroke?
Which of the following is the correct dose of aspirin (ASA) to be given orally within 24-48 hours after stroke onset to prevent early recurrent stroke?
When should blood pressure medications be given to lower blood pressure before using Alteplase (TPA)?
When should blood pressure medications be given to lower blood pressure before using Alteplase (TPA)?
What is the recommended blood pressure goal for hypertension (HTN) management before using Alteplase (TPA)?
What is the recommended blood pressure goal for hypertension (HTN) management before using Alteplase (TPA)?
True or false: Aspirin (ASA) should not be given within 24 hours of fibrinolytic treatment for stroke prevention.
True or false: Aspirin (ASA) should not be given within 24 hours of fibrinolytic treatment for stroke prevention.
True or false: Blood pressure medications should only be given if the blood pressure is greater than 220/120 mmHg when a patient is not receiving Alteplase (TPA).
True or false: Blood pressure medications should only be given if the blood pressure is greater than 220/120 mmHg when a patient is not receiving Alteplase (TPA).
True or false: Nimodipine is the recommended treatment for cerebral aneurysm?
True or false: Nimodipine is the recommended treatment for cerebral aneurysm?
What is the recommended dose of Aspirin (ASA) to prevent early recurrent stroke?
What is the recommended dose of Aspirin (ASA) to prevent early recurrent stroke?
When should blood pressure medications be given to lower blood pressure before using Alteplase (TPA)?
When should blood pressure medications be given to lower blood pressure before using Alteplase (TPA)?
What is a secondary prevention strategy for stroke management?
What is a secondary prevention strategy for stroke management?
Match the following stroke prevention and management guidelines with their correct recommendations:
Match the following stroke prevention and management guidelines with their correct recommendations:
Match the following stroke types with their correct definitions:
Match the following stroke types with their correct definitions:
Match the following stroke treatments with their correct indications:
Match the following stroke treatments with their correct indications:
What is the recommended dose of Aspirin (ASA) to prevent early recurrent stroke?
What is the recommended dose of Aspirin (ASA) to prevent early recurrent stroke?
When should blood pressure medications be given to lower blood pressure before using Alteplase (TPA)?
When should blood pressure medications be given to lower blood pressure before using Alteplase (TPA)?
What is the goal for hypertension (HTN) management before using Alteplase (TPA)?
What is the goal for hypertension (HTN) management before using Alteplase (TPA)?
Which of the following is a black box warning for clopidogrel?
Which of the following is a black box warning for clopidogrel?
What is the contraindication for using clopidogrel in combination with omeprazole/esomeprazole?
What is the contraindication for using clopidogrel in combination with omeprazole/esomeprazole?
When should clopidogrel be stopped before surgery?
When should clopidogrel be stopped before surgery?
Which medication has a black box warning for major bleeding, angioedema, and cholesterol embolization?
Which medication has a black box warning for major bleeding, angioedema, and cholesterol embolization?
What is the maximum dose of Alteplase?
What is the maximum dose of Alteplase?
Which medication is an irreversible COX-1/2 inhibitor that decreases Prostaglandin (PG) and Thromboxane (TXA2) levels?
Which medication is an irreversible COX-1/2 inhibitor that decreases Prostaglandin (PG) and Thromboxane (TXA2) levels?
True or false: Alteplase (Activase) has a black box warning for major bleeding, angioedema, and cholesterol embolization?
True or false: Alteplase (Activase) has a black box warning for major bleeding, angioedema, and cholesterol embolization?
True or false: Aspirin and Yosprala function as irreversible COX-1/2 inhibitors?
True or false: Aspirin and Yosprala function as irreversible COX-1/2 inhibitors?
True or false: Aggrenox inhibits Adenosine and increases cAMP?
True or false: Aggrenox inhibits Adenosine and increases cAMP?
True or false: Clopidogrel should be used in patients with a serious bleed.
True or false: Clopidogrel should be used in patients with a serious bleed.
True or false: Mannitol is contraindicated in patients with renal disease, anuria, dehydration, heart failure, and pulmonary edema/congestion.
True or false: Mannitol is contraindicated in patients with renal disease, anuria, dehydration, heart failure, and pulmonary edema/congestion.
True or false: Nimodipine should be administered as an IV or via any parental route.
True or false: Nimodipine should be administered as an IV or via any parental route.
What are the side effects of clopidogrel?
What are the side effects of clopidogrel?
What are the contraindications for using clopidogrel?
What are the contraindications for using clopidogrel?
What are the adverse side effects of mannitol?
What are the adverse side effects of mannitol?
What are the contraindications for using Alteplase (Activase)?
What are the contraindications for using Alteplase (Activase)?
What are the adverse drug reactions of Aspirin and Yosprala?
What are the adverse drug reactions of Aspirin and Yosprala?
What is the mechanism of action of Aggrenox (Dipyridamole XR + Aspirin)?
What is the mechanism of action of Aggrenox (Dipyridamole XR + Aspirin)?
Match the following medications with their black box warnings:
Match the following medications with their black box warnings:
Match the following medications with their contraindications:
Match the following medications with their contraindications:
Match the following medications with their primary usage or mechanism of action:
Match the following medications with their primary usage or mechanism of action:
Match the following medications with their correct black box warnings:
Match the following medications with their correct black box warnings:
Match the following medications with their correct maximum doses:
Match the following medications with their correct maximum doses:
Match the following medications with their correct primary usage:
Match the following medications with their correct primary usage:
