Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
When is the maximum dosage of warfarin achieved
A
3-4 days after initiated
2
Q
How long do the effects of warfarin continue once it is d/c
A
4-5 days after it is stopped
3
Q
How often should blood be tested if you are on warfarin
A
Periodically
4
Q
A reposition technique that should be avoided with a client who is hemiparalysis
A
sliding them up
SKIN INTEGRITY
5
Q
Most effective method in preventing plantar flexion
A
High ankle tennis shoes
6
Q
Expressive aphasia
A
Broca
Can’t express what you want
7
Q
Receptive aphasia
A
Wernicke
Can’t understand what you want
8
Q
The goal of thrombolytic drug therapy
A
Dissolve clots
9
Q
Homonymous hemianopia
A
Can see only half of vision field
