Strokes and Diabetes Quiz
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What is the recognized symptom of stroke related to arm movement?

  • Numbness in both arms
  • Drooping of one arm despite attempts to correct (correct)
  • Tremors in one arm
  • Both arms moving involuntarily
  • Which type of stroke involves a rupture in the brain's vasculature?

  • Ischemic
  • Embolism
  • Thrombotic
  • Hemorrhagic (correct)
  • What is the primary treatment for obstructive strokes?

  • Clotting drugs
  • Surgery
  • Antibiotics
  • Blood thinners (correct)
  • What can worsen the condition of a stroke patient?

    <p>Accidentally switching around treatment methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of hemorrhagic strokes?

    <p>Being born with a weak blood vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of obstructive strokes?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does diabetes contribute to the development of ischemia?

    <p>High blood sugar levels destroy smaller blood vessels, leading to tissue deprivation of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between thrombus and embolus?

    <p>Thrombus forms at the legs, while embolus is a piece of matter that travels in the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

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