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What is the primary distinction between ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke?
What is the primary distinction between ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke?
- Ischaemic stroke is caused by a blood clot, while haemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain.
- Ischaemic stroke is caused by a disrupted blood supply, while haemorrhagic stroke is caused by a blood vessel rupture. (correct)
- Ischaemic stroke is more common than haemorrhagic stroke.
- Ischaemic stroke involves tissue death, while haemorrhagic stroke does not.
What is the defining characteristic of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?
What is the defining characteristic of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?
- Permanent neurological dysfunction.
- A disrupted blood supply to the brain.
- Bleeding in the brain.
- Temporary neurological dysfunction lasting less than 24 hours. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of stroke?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of stroke?
- Visual field defects
- Facial weakness
- Limb weakness
- Nausea and vomiting (correct)
What is the term used to describe two or more transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) within a week?
What is the term used to describe two or more transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) within a week?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for stroke?
What is the relationship between the combined contraceptive pill and stroke risk?
What is the relationship between the combined contraceptive pill and stroke risk?
Which of the following patients is at the highest risk for stroke according to the text?
Which of the following patients is at the highest risk for stroke according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the FAST tool described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the FAST tool described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the ROSIER tool?
What is the primary purpose of the ROSIER tool?
What is the recommended initial management for a patient presenting with TIA symptoms?
What is the recommended initial management for a patient presenting with TIA symptoms?
When is thrombectomy considered for the management of acute ischemic stroke?
When is thrombectomy considered for the management of acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended approach to blood pressure management in patients with an ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended approach to blood pressure management in patients with an ischemic stroke?
