HIGH YIELD I

Question 1

localized brain ischemia due to occlusion or rupture of a cerebral blood vessel

Answer 1

stroke

Question 2

name the types of stroke?

Answer 2

ischemic (70-80%)

• embolic
• thrombotic

hemorrhagic (20-30%)

Question 3

classification of ischemic stroke?

Answer 3

cardiac embolism
atherosclerosis
lacunar

Question 4

classification of hemorrhagic stroke?

Answer 4

epidural hemorrhage
subdural hemorrhage
subarachnoid hemorrhage
intracranial hemorrhage

Question 5

what are the stroke risk factors?

Answer 5

non modifiable

modifiable

Question 6

what are the common stroke symptoms?

Answer 6

symptoms depend on the location of the stroke

-sensory disturbances

Question 7

first steps in the management of stoke?

Answer 7

communication with family and/or EMS is vital

Question 8

post stroke hypertension characteristics?

Answer 8

cerebral auto regulation is impaired after a stroke

cerebral perfusion needs to be maintained in order to protect the penumbra of the stroke

cerebral auto regulation is impaired after a stroke

the infarcted tissue would enlarge

Question 9

stroke prophylaxis?

Answer 9

anti platelet management

• aspirin
• clopidogrel
• aggrenox
• warfarin