Stroke Certification Test Prep | 90 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated & Verified
what is the mainstay of acute therapy for stroke? - tPA (alteplase) T/F: most patients don't arrive to the ED in time to receive tPA - true what is the time window that tPA needs to be given in? - within 4.5 hours of onset of symptoms what is the most disabling side effect of stroke therapy? - ICH what are 2 hallmark signs of stroke? - one-sided weakness and drooping face secondary prevention of stroke involves controlling/managing risk factors, ____ ____, and the use of ___ ____ in all patients - educating patients, antithrombotic agents (most patients will also receive a statin and a BP lowering agent)
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