24 Questions
What is the most common cause of Ischemic stroke?
Thrombus or embolus blocking blood flow to the brain
What is a common symptom of Ischemic stroke?
Loss of strength or sensation on one side of the body
What process is happening to prevent Ischemic stroke?
Hemostatic process
When does Ischemic stroke mostly occur?
At night or first morning
What is a common symptom of Hemorrhagic stroke?
Sudden severe headache
What is a risk factor for stroke?
Hypertension
What should you ask the individual to do to recognize if they are having a stroke?
Smile
What is the most common type of stroke?
Ischemic stroke
What is the cause of Hemorrhagic stroke?
Rupture of blood vessel in or near the brain
What is a common sign of Ischemic stroke?
Speech abnormality
What is a risk factor for stroke related to lifestyle?
Alcohol consumption
What is a common symptom of both types of stroke?
Loss of strength or sensation on one side of the body
Which drug is an oral direct thrombin inhibitor?
Dabigatran etexilate
What is the major side effect of thrombolytic agents?
Hemorrhage
Which drug should never be used during pregnancy due to its teratogenic effects?
Warfarin
What is the mechanism of action of aspirin?
Inhibit ADP-mediated platelet aggregation
Which drug is rapidly absorbed after oral administration with little individual patient variation?
Warfarin
What is the standard by which the anticoagulant activity of warfarin therapy is monitored?
Prothrombin time (PT)
Which drug is ATIII-dependent and accelerates the rate of the neutralization of certain activated coagulation factors by antithrombin?
Heparin
Which drug inhibits ADP-mediated platelet aggregation?
Clopidogrel
Which drug is an oral anticoagulant and is metabolized by the CYP450 system to inactive components?
Warfarin
Which drug should not be used in severe renal dysfunction (creatinine clearance less than 15 mL/min)?
Rivaroxaban
Which drug is administered intravenously as an initial bolus to achieve immediate anticoagulation?
Heparin
Which drug is the prodrug of the active moiety dabigatran and is an oral direct thrombin inhibitor?
Dabigatran etexilate
Test your knowledge about strokes and their causes with this informative quiz. Learn about the different types of strokes, such as ischemic stroke, and their impact on the brain. Discover important information about the risk factors and symptoms associated with this type of cardiovascular disease.
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