Thrombotic stroke Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. What endocrine gland is responsible for regulation of calcium? a. Parathyroid gland 2. Which of the following conditions is contraindicated in using thrombotic therapy? a. History of hemorrhagic stroke 3. A patient receiving the loop diuretic furosemide may experience which “first dose” adverse reaction? a. hypotension 4. Which of the following is the most consistent finding in a patient with unstable angina? a. Chest pressure lasting 20 minutes that doesn’t resolve with resting...

ischemia part of the brain that results in death of brain cells; lack of perfusion results in lack of oxygen and nutrients (brain cannot be deprived more than 3-4 minutes before injury occurs) What determines the manifestations of the brain ischemia? effects dependent on location and severity penumbra around the core of ischemia is a border of decreased blood flow; this level of ischemia is potentially reversible; however, you have to work quickly to restore oxygen and nutrients to this ...

Stroke correct answers third most common cause of death in the U.S. and Canada leading cause of serious, long-term disability approximately 35% of individuals who have an initial stroke die within 1 year most effective way to decrease the burden of stroke is prevention risk factors can be divide into non-modifiable and modifiable risks Types of Stroke correct answers ischemia (takes a while to build up) 1. thrombotic 2. embolic hemorrhagic (happens spontaneously) 1. intracer...

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS 2024) Rated A Types of stroke (Lesson 2) Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) 48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) 26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA Lucuna...

Exam 2: NURS611/ NURS 611 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A- Maryville Q: What is the most common type of stroke? Answer: Ischemic Q: Contributing factors for stroke Answer: diabetes, HTN, high cholesterol , heart disease, PVD, polycythemia and thrombocytopenia, a-fib, postmenopausal hormone therapy, hight Na/low K intake, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, chronic sleep deprivation, African Americans ...

Types of stroke (Lesson 2) Correct Answer Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) Correct Answer 48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) Correct Answer 26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA Lucun...

Embolic correct answers Type of stroke when blood clot has traveled through the circulation to the brain Ischemic stroke correct answers Type of stroke when brain has deficient blood flow, can be either thrombotic or embolic stroke Battle's sign correct answers A sign that indicates a fracture of a bone of the lower skull., appears post-auricular Cerebrovascular ecchymosis (bruise behind the ear) (page 1952) Stroke correct answers Cerebrovascular accident Decerenate correct answers ...

Types of stroke (Lesson 2) - ANSWER-Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) - ANSWER-48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) - ANSWER-26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA Lucunar Stroke (Ischemic) smal...

Cardiovascular Accident (CVA) aka Stroke (Exam 1) with Complete Solutions CVA Definition: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain. Types of Stroke: Hemorrhagic stroke: Occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain ruptures Ischemic Stroke: Occurs when there is a blockage in a blood vessel of the brain. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): "mini stroke", partial or temporary occlusion or artery...

ABFM 2021 Exam Questions & Answers 1. A 67-year-old male sees you for a Medicare annual wellness visit. He tells you that his best friend had a stroke and he asks about his risk for stroke. He has no history of stroke, TIA, or neurologic symptoms. He has a family history of cardiovascular disease in his father, who had a myocardial infarction at age 65 and died from a thrombotic stroke at age 71. The patient exercises regularly and has a BMI of 27 kg/m2. His only current medical condition i...