Stroke Smaller Must-Know Set

Question 1

Ischemic stroke

Answer 1

Blockage.

Question 2

Hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 2

Bleeding.

Question 3

Thrombotic stroke

Answer 3

Clot forms in the brain vessel.

Question 4

Embolic stroke

Answer 4

Clot travels from elsewhere.

Question 5

BE FAST

Answer 5

Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time.

Question 6

TIA

Answer 6

Temporary neurologic deficit from transient blockage; still an emergency.

Question 7

tPA window

Answer 7

4.5 hours from last known well.

Question 8

Alteplase dose

Answer 8

0.9 mg/kg, max 90 mg.

Question 9

Tenecteplase dose

Answer 9

0.25 mg/kg, max 25 mg.

Question 10

Nimodipine use

Answer 10

Prevent cerebral vasospasm after SAH.

Question 11

Nimodipine dose

Answer 11

60 mg every 4 hours for 21 days.

Question 12

Secondary prevention after minor stroke/high-risk TIA

Answer 12

Aspirin + clopidogrel for 21–90 days, then single agent.

Question 13

Post-stroke statin

Answer 13

Atorvastatin 80 mg.