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What does the 'F' in the FAST acronym for stroke assessment stand for?
What does the 'F' in the FAST acronym for stroke assessment stand for?
- Facial expression
- Facial appearance
- Facial movement
- Facial weakness (correct)
Which symptom is NOT included in the FAST assessment for stroke?
Which symptom is NOT included in the FAST assessment for stroke?
- Facial weakness
- Arm weakness
- Speech difficulties
- Leg strength (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the FAST test?
What is the primary purpose of the FAST test?
- To evaluate heart conditions
- To assess signs of stroke (correct)
- To determine the severity of headache
- To diagnose all types of neurological disorders
What indicates 'Arm weakness' in the FAST test?
What indicates 'Arm weakness' in the FAST test?
What action can indicate 'Facial weakness' during the FAST assessment?
What action can indicate 'Facial weakness' during the FAST assessment?
Which gender is more commonly affected by strokes?
Which gender is more commonly affected by strokes?
What percentage of total stroke deaths are attributed to women?
What percentage of total stroke deaths are attributed to women?
Which of the following conditions can precede a stroke?
Which of the following conditions can precede a stroke?
Which statement accurately reflects gender-related stroke statistics?
Which statement accurately reflects gender-related stroke statistics?
For stroke prevention, which factor is important to consider?
For stroke prevention, which factor is important to consider?
What is a potential severe contraindication for treatment related to a blood disorder?
What is a potential severe contraindication for treatment related to a blood disorder?
How does the co-administration of aspirin affect the risk associated with treatment?
How does the co-administration of aspirin affect the risk associated with treatment?
What is the incidence rate of severe neutropenia as a contraindication for treatment?
What is the incidence rate of severe neutropenia as a contraindication for treatment?
Which statement accurately describes thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?
Which statement accurately describes thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?
What is the incidence rate of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in treated patients?
What is the incidence rate of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in treated patients?
What is the effect of fluoxetine prophylactic treatment in the first 6 months post-stroke?
What is the effect of fluoxetine prophylactic treatment in the first 6 months post-stroke?
Which patient group showed a significant increase in survival with fluoxetine treatment?
Which patient group showed a significant increase in survival with fluoxetine treatment?
What was noted about the classes of patients receiving fluoxetine treatment?
What was noted about the classes of patients receiving fluoxetine treatment?
During which time frame was fluoxetine treatment observed to impact survival?
During which time frame was fluoxetine treatment observed to impact survival?
What does the content imply about fluoxetine use among stroke patients?
What does the content imply about fluoxetine use among stroke patients?
What is a potential side effect of antidepressants?
What is a potential side effect of antidepressants?
Which of the following best describes the goal of rehabilitation?
Which of the following best describes the goal of rehabilitation?
What type of therapy involves learning to walk again?
What type of therapy involves learning to walk again?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a side effect of antidepressants?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a side effect of antidepressants?
Among the following, which consequence can result from taking antidepressants?
Among the following, which consequence can result from taking antidepressants?
Study Notes
Stroke Symptoms
- FAST is an acronym for Facial weakness, Arm weakness, and Speech difficulty.
- Facial weakness: Ask the person to smile. Does their mouth or eye droop?
- Arm weakness: Ask the person to raise both arms. Can they raise both?
- Speech difficulty: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred or difficult to understand?
Stroke Risk Factors
- Gender: Stroke is more common in men, but more than half of stroke deaths occur in women.
- Prior stroke, TIA, or heart attack: These events increase the risk of future stroke.
Contraindications for Treatment
- Severe neutropenia: This is a rare condition where the body has a very low number of white blood cells. Incidence is about 1 in 2,000.
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): This is a rare blood clotting disorder. Incidence is about 4 in 1 million patients treated.
Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhage is a possible side effect of stroke treatment, and the incidence may be increased by co-administering aspirin.
Post-Stroke Treatment
- Prophylactic treatment with fluoxetine during the first six months post-stroke: This can significantly increase survival in both depressed and non-depressed patients.
- Antidepressants: Can have side effects such as falls, increased bleeding, seizures, and sedation.
Rehabilitation
- Restoration of function: Focuses on relearning skills and abilities lost due to the stroke.
- Physiotherapy: Helps patients regain mobility, such as learning to walk again.
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This quiz covers crucial information about stroke symptoms, risk factors, and contraindications for treatment. Familiarize yourself with the FAST acronym, which highlights the key symptoms of stroke, and learn about the associated risks and conditions. Test your knowledge on these important health topics.
