Stroke

1 which of the following statements are true about stroke
I an abrupt onset of focal neurologic deficit
II lasts at least 24 hours
III either ischemic or hemorrhagic in origin

2 modifiable risk factors for stroke include
I hypertension, atrial fibrillation
II diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia
III cigarette smoking

3 which of the following occur due either to local thrombus formation or to emboli that occlude a cerebral artery.
I Ischemic strokes
II Hemorrhagic strokes
III Hemorrhagic strokes and Ischemic strokes

4 In Ischemic strokes Emboli can arise from
I intra- or extracranial arteries
II the heart.
III the lung

5 Hemorrhagic strokes include
I subarachnoid hemorrhage
II intracerebral hemorrhage
III subdural hematomas

6 what are the symptoms of stroke
I weakness on one side of the body
II inability to speak, loss of vision
III vertigo, or falling

7 what are the approaches in acute episodes of stroke
I Elevated blood pressure should remain untreated in the acute period
II The pressure should be lowered if it exceeds 220/120 mm Hg
III Elevated blood pressure should treated in the acute period

8 what are the approaches in acute episodes of stroke
I Supplemental oxygen is recommended when oxygen saturation < 95% II Hypoglycemia needs to be identified and treated early III Hyperthermia needs to be corrected if present

9 which of the following are the inclusion guidelines for the administration of rt-PA
I Symptoms not suggestive of subarachnoid hemorrhage
II No head trauma or prior stroke in past 3 months
III myocardial infarction (MI) in past 3 months

10 which of the following are correct regarding the time of therapy
I rt-PA had to be given within 3 hours of stroke onset
II rt-PA had to be given only after CT scanning had ruled out hemorrhagic stroke.
III rt-PA need to be given before CT scanning