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Which is a modifiable risk factor for strokes?
Which is a modifiable risk factor for strokes?
- Heredity
- Gender
- Diabetes mellitus (correct)
- Age
Which diagnostic test is used to determine the type of stroke and whether bleeding is present?
Which diagnostic test is used to determine the type of stroke and whether bleeding is present?
- CT Scan (correct)
- Lab work
- Carotid Doppler
- Electrocardiogram
What therapeutic measure is crucial for stroke patients, as 'time lost = brain lost'?
What therapeutic measure is crucial for stroke patients, as 'time lost = brain lost'?
- Monitor and treat ABCs
- Get patient to CT immediately (correct)
- Neuro assessments
- Control of hypertension
Which medication is a thrombolytic therapy used for ischemic strokes?
Which medication is a thrombolytic therapy used for ischemic strokes?
Which medication prolongs times and requires monitoring for signs of bleeding?
Which medication prolongs times and requires monitoring for signs of bleeding?
What are the long-term effects from a stroke?
What are the long-term effects from a stroke?
What intervention is crucial to help stroke patients with their deficits?
What intervention is crucial to help stroke patients with their deficits?
Which is a nonmodifiable risk factor for strokes?
Which is a nonmodifiable risk factor for strokes?
What is the specific time frame for initiating thrombolytic therapy after stroke symptoms?
What is the specific time frame for initiating thrombolytic therapy after stroke symptoms?
Which medication is used to reduce platelet aggregation and the risk of stroke?
Which medication is used to reduce platelet aggregation and the risk of stroke?
What is the most common warning sign of a stroke?
What is the most common warning sign of a stroke?
What is the purpose of cholesterol-lowering agents in stroke prevention?
What is the purpose of cholesterol-lowering agents in stroke prevention?
What is the alternative name for a stroke?
What is the alternative name for a stroke?
What happens if inadequate blood flow to the brain occurs?
What happens if inadequate blood flow to the brain occurs?
Which type of stroke involves a build-up in an artery leading to occlusion?
Which type of stroke involves a build-up in an artery leading to occlusion?
What type of stroke involves bleeding on the surface of the brain and often requires surgery?
What type of stroke involves bleeding on the surface of the brain and often requires surgery?
What is the result of a Temporary Ischemic stroke?
What is the result of a Temporary Ischemic stroke?
What causes an Embolic stroke?
What causes an Embolic stroke?
Which type of stroke involves bleeding in the deeper brain tissues and can be undetected until damage accumulates?
Which type of stroke involves bleeding in the deeper brain tissues and can be undetected until damage accumulates?
What is the most common cause of a Hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the most common cause of a Hemorrhagic stroke?
What type of stroke is often fatal and requires surgery?
What type of stroke is often fatal and requires surgery?
What happens in a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What happens in a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What is the cause of a Thrombotic stroke?
What is the cause of a Thrombotic stroke?
What is the result of inadequate blood flow to the brain?
What is the result of inadequate blood flow to the brain?
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