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What is the recommended blood pressure level for administering anti-hypertensive medications?
What is the recommended blood pressure level for administering anti-hypertensive medications?
- 180mmHg or diastolic BP of 100mmHg
- 160mmHg or diastolic BP of 90mmHg
- 180mmHg or diastolic BP of 105mmHg (correct)
- 140mmHg or diastolic BP of 80mmHg
What is the recommended duration for avoiding antiplatelet and anticoagulation drugs after Alteplase administration?
What is the recommended duration for avoiding antiplatelet and anticoagulation drugs after Alteplase administration?
- 24 hours (correct)
- 12 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
What is the recommended time window for considering IV Alteplase for acute stroke onset?
What is the recommended time window for considering IV Alteplase for acute stroke onset?
- 0-12 hours
- 0-3 hours
- 4.5-9 hours (correct)
- 0-4.5 hours
What is the CHA2DS2-VASc score component for a patient with a history of stroke or TIA?
What is the CHA2DS2-VASc score component for a patient with a history of stroke or TIA?
What is the classification of a patient with a total CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0?
What is the classification of a patient with a total CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0?
What is the type of stroke characterized by a weakened blood vessel in the brain that ruptures?
What is the type of stroke characterized by a weakened blood vessel in the brain that ruptures?
What is the approximate percentage of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the approximate percentage of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the primary goal of secondary stroke prevention therapy?
What is the primary goal of secondary stroke prevention therapy?
What is the priority period for urgent intervention in patients with TIA?
What is the priority period for urgent intervention in patients with TIA?
What is the blood pressure threshold for patients with ischemic stroke who may be eligible for tissue plasminogen activator treatment?
What is the blood pressure threshold for patients with ischemic stroke who may be eligible for tissue plasminogen activator treatment?
What is the course of action for a patient with right-sided paralysis who has been diagnosed with ischemic stroke?
What is the course of action for a patient with right-sided paralysis who has been diagnosed with ischemic stroke?
What is the primary medication-related problem that should be prioritized in a patient with ischemic stroke?
What is the primary medication-related problem that should be prioritized in a patient with ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended treatment for patients with cerebellar ICH and neurologic deterioration?
What is the recommended treatment for patients with cerebellar ICH and neurologic deterioration?
What is a common complication of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is a common complication of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the purpose of surgical clipping or endovascular coiling of the vascular anomaly?
What is the purpose of surgical clipping or endovascular coiling of the vascular anomaly?
What is the benefit of ventricular drainage with an extraventricular drain (EVD)?
What is the benefit of ventricular drainage with an extraventricular drain (EVD)?
What is the current status of pharmacologic strategies for treating intracerebral hemorrhage?
What is the current status of pharmacologic strategies for treating intracerebral hemorrhage?
When does rebleeding from an aneurysm usually occur?
When does rebleeding from an aneurysm usually occur?
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