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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of hemorrhagic strokes?

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

What is the primary cause of obstructive strokes?

<p>High blood pressure (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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