Question 1:
Which of the following medications are used to treat and prevent strokes?
A. Antihypertensive medication
B. Anti-cholesterol medication
C.
... [Show More] Antiplatelet medication
D. All of the above
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Explanation
Choice A: Antihypertensive medication lowers blood pressure, which reduces the
risk of stroke caused by high blood pressure or hypertension.
Choice B: Anti-cholesterol medication lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood,
which reduces the risk of stroke caused by atherosclerosis or plaque buildup in
the arteries.
Choice C: Antiplatelet medication prevents blood clots from forming, which
reduces the risk of stroke caused by ischemia or blockage of blood flow to the
brain.
Choice D: All of the above medications are used to treat and prevent strokes, as
they address different risk factors and causes of stroke.
Question 2:
What is the main side effect of IV Thrombolytic therapy TPA?
A. High blood pressure
B. Bleeding
C. Confusion
D. All of the above
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Explanation
Choice A: High blood pressure is not a side effect of IV Thrombolytic therapy TPA,
but rather a contraindication or a reason not to use it. TPA can increase the risk of
bleeding in patients with high blood pressure.
Choice B: Bleeding is the main side effect of IV Thrombolytic therapy TPA, as it
dissolves blood clots and can cause bleeding in the brain or other parts of the
body.
Choice C: Confusion is not a side effect of IV Thrombolytic therapy TPA, but rather
a symptom of stroke. TPA can improve confusion by restoring blood flow to the
brain.
Choice D: All of the above is not correct, as only bleeding is a side effect of IV
Thrombolytic therapy TPA.
Question 3:
Assisting a stroke patient with feeding would include:
A. Head of bed 45 degrees
B. Patient should be on a regular diet to rebuild their swallowing ability
C. Have patient sit upright 90 degrees in bed or chair
D. All of the above
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Explanation
Choice A: Head of bed 45 degrees is not enough to prevent aspiration or choking,
as the patient may still have difficulty swallowing and clearing their airway. [Show Less]