Strokes Flashcards
1
Q
Blood supply to the brain is blocked
A
Ischemic
2
Q
Blood vessel in the brain ruptures
A
Hemorrhagic
3
Q
Symptoms disappear for a bit, high risk for a major stroke
A
Transient
4
Q
Thickening or hardening of arterial wall
A
Arteriosclerosis
5
Q
Formation of plaque within arterial wall (common in carotid)
A
Atherosclerosis
6
Q
LEADING cause of strokes
A
Hypertension
7
Q
Risks of strokes from drug use
A
Cocaine, meth, heroin, pseudoephedrine
8
Q
Thrombolytic therapy (tPA) only used if the stroke is ________
A
Ischemic!
9
Q
How often should neuro checks be done in the first 72 hours
A
Every 1 to 2 hours
