Stroke + MRI Flashcards
What is stroke?
Signs of stroke?
Types of strokes
What is ischemic stroke
What is hemorrhagic stroke
What is Transient ischemic attack
What is TPA
Tissue Plasminogen Activator
Clot busting drug
Fast acting medication
Given IV after an ischemic stroke to dissolve the blood clot and restoring the blood flow
Treatment/ mgt for stroke
Diet
Encourage
Stop
Reduce
Risk factors for stroke
Smoking
Hypertension
Obesity
High cholesterol
High alcohol intake
Medications
What is MRI
Contraindication for MRI
Pre procedure for MRI
Explain
Obtain
Allergy
Fear
Implants
Remove
Wear
During procedure
Lie
Give
Wear
Stay
Post procedure
Side effects of IV sedation
Drowsiness, Feeling heaviness, loss of memory, headache, confusion,
irritability, saturation fall, decrease in blood pressure
What to inform before giving IV sedation
If you are pregnant, on any regular medication, any allergic reaction with
drugs, any health issues
Medications for sedation
Benzodiazipine
Diazepam
Midazolam
Propofol
