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What medication is used to prevent vasospasms after subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What medication is used to prevent vasospasms after subarachnoid hemorrhage?
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
- Heparin
- Ca-Channel blocker (correct)
What is a key aspect of managing ICP in stroke patients?
What is a key aspect of managing ICP in stroke patients?
- Maintaining a neutral head position at 30 degrees (correct)
- Flexing the neck during positioning
- Elevating the head of the bed to 90 degrees
- Using suctioning to clear secretions
What is a rehabilitation therapy goal for stroke patients with visual disturbances?
What is a rehabilitation therapy goal for stroke patients with visual disturbances?
- Managing sensory perception and encouraging scanning of the entire room (correct)
- Improving speech clarity
- Increasing mobility through ambulation exercises
- Enhancing motor function in the affected limb
What is a key intervention for dysphagia management in stroke patients?
What is a key intervention for dysphagia management in stroke patients?
What is the primary goal of medications such as ASA and other antiplatelet drugs in stroke management?
What is the primary goal of medications such as ASA and other antiplatelet drugs in stroke management?
What is a crucial aspect of ICP monitoring in stroke patients?
What is a crucial aspect of ICP monitoring in stroke patients?
What is a major complication of Parkinson's disease that can be prevented with aspiration precautions?
What is a major complication of Parkinson's disease that can be prevented with aspiration precautions?
What is the goal of continual nutritional assessment in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the goal of continual nutritional assessment in patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why is it important for patients with Parkinson's disease to take their medications on time, every time?
Why is it important for patients with Parkinson's disease to take their medications on time, every time?
What is the purpose of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of Parkinson's disease?
What is the purpose of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of Parkinson's disease?
Why is fall precautions an important aspect of care for patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why is fall precautions an important aspect of care for patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the goal of small, frequent meals in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the goal of small, frequent meals in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary objective in establishing an airway during acute seizure management?
What is the primary objective in establishing an airway during acute seizure management?
What type of diet is recommended for patients with seizure activity?
What type of diet is recommended for patients with seizure activity?
What is the purpose of suction and padded siderails in acute seizure management?
What is the purpose of suction and padded siderails in acute seizure management?
What is the primary goal of vocational rehabilitation in patients with seizure activity?
What is the primary goal of vocational rehabilitation in patients with seizure activity?
What is the benefit of a medical alert tag for patients with seizure activity?
What is the benefit of a medical alert tag for patients with seizure activity?
What is the primary reason for evaluating employment safety in patients with seizure activity?
What is the primary reason for evaluating employment safety in patients with seizure activity?
What is the primary purpose of administering CCBs and Beta-Blockers in headache management?
What is the primary purpose of administering CCBs and Beta-Blockers in headache management?
A patient with a history of seizures is at risk of which complication during a seizure episode?
A patient with a history of seizures is at risk of which complication during a seizure episode?
What is the role of Topiramate in epilepsy management?
What is the role of Topiramate in epilepsy management?
What is the purpose of reorientation during post-ictal assessment in seizure management?
What is the purpose of reorientation during post-ictal assessment in seizure management?
Which medication is used for abortive therapy in headache management, specifically to relieve pain during a headache episode?
Which medication is used for abortive therapy in headache management, specifically to relieve pain during a headache episode?
What is the primary goal of placing a patient in a side-lying position during acute seizure management?
What is the primary goal of placing a patient in a side-lying position during acute seizure management?
What is considered a dangerous blood pressure range?
What is considered a dangerous blood pressure range?
What is an expected outcome of rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients?
What is an expected outcome of rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients?
What modification should be made to the bathroom to ensure patient safety?
What modification should be made to the bathroom to ensure patient safety?
What is a common symptom that may occur within 3 months after a stroke?
What is a common symptom that may occur within 3 months after a stroke?
What is the primary difference between a stroke and a TIA?
What is the primary difference between a stroke and a TIA?
What is the purpose of a PT or OT working with a family for assistive devices and home modifications?
What is the purpose of a PT or OT working with a family for assistive devices and home modifications?
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