Stroke Risk Factors Quiz

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Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for stroke?

Male gender (correct)
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension

Which modifiable risk factor for stroke is associated with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?

Cardiac disease (correct)
Hypertension
Cigarette smoking
Diabetes mellitus (DM)

Which of the following is NOT a major modifiable risk factor for stroke?

Heart failure (HF)
Increased age (correct)
Dyslipidemia
Atrial fibrillation (AF)

What is the main difference between ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke?

Ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot, while hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a bleed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a transient ischemic attack (TIA) from a stroke?

TIA causes temporary symptoms and does not result in permanent brain damage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the brain during a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot, but the symptoms go away as blood flows again (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with a stroke?

Sudden loss of speech (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the focal neurologic deficit experienced during a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

It lasts less than 24 hours and usually less than 30 minutes (D) Signup and view all the answers