Stroke Diagnosis and Management Quiz

What is the recommended systolic blood pressure for patients with an initial presentation of hypertension due to intracerebral bleeds?

140 mmHg (correct)
120 mmHg
130 mmHg
150 mmHg

What is the recommended glucose control range for post-stroke patients?

3 to 10 millimoles per liter
4 to 11 millimoles per liter (correct)
6 to 15 millimoles per liter
5 to 12 millimoles per liter

What percentage of stroke survivors leave the hospital with a disability?

50%
80%
75%
65% (correct)

What percentage reduction in stroke risk can be achieved by lowering blood pressure by 10 systolic or 5 diastolic?

40% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a highly effective medication for secondary prevention following a stroke or TIA?

Clopidogrel (C) Signup and view all the answers

What risk factor accounts for up to 50% of the stroke risk?

Hypertension (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for patients with a hemorrhagic stroke?

Supportive care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended total cholesterol level for patients with a hemorrhagic stroke?

135 milligrams per deciliter (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended oxygen saturation level for considering supplemental oxygen in post-stroke patients?

95% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus in stroke management following the acute phase?

Preventing further strokes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range for blood pressure reduction to lower the stroke risk?

10 systolic or 5 diastolic (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for hydration and nutrition in stroke patients who failed the swallowing function test?

Enteral feeding tube placement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke diagnosis?

Facial drooping, arm weakness, speech disturbances, time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ROSIER score in stroke diagnosis?

Recognizing stroke in the emergency room (B) Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique is more sensitive for chronic hemorrhages and areas of ischemia in the head?

MRI with diffusion-weighted imaging (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for patients with acute ischemic stroke?

150 to 300 milligrams (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended INR range for starting anticoagulation in cases of venous sinus thrombosis?

2 to 3 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mechanical thrombectomy in stroke management?

To remove a large artery occlusion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for thrombolysis in stroke treatment?

High blood pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should statins be started in individuals following an acute stroke?

Not routinely started (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim in the early stages of ischemic stroke?

To restore cerebral blood flow as fast as possible (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a CT scan of the head without contrast in suspected stroke patients?

To rule out bleeding (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the NIHSS score used in the physical exam of suspected stroke patients?

Levels of consciousness, motor function, sensory function, language, attention (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the doppler ultrasound of the carotids in stroke diagnosis?

To assess blood flow in the carotid arteries (C) Signup and view all the answers