Print Froggy Jumps: Stroke Pt 2 (science - university

1. What is the first line brain imaging for suspected stroke patients

A

Contrast CT

B

Non-contrast CT

C

MRI

2. Which of the following laboratory tests are considered low yield in general stroke diagnosis, treatment and management?

A

Partial Prothrombin Time (PTT)

B

Prothrombin Time (PT)

C

Haemoglobin A1C

3. Which of these are non-controllable factors that can increase the likelihood of stroke

A

Smoking

B

Hypertension

C

Ethnicity

4. What finding is most important in determining eligibility for thrombolytic treatment?

A

Time of last known well less than 4.5 hours

B

Hx of any previous myocardial infarction

C

Patient taking any antihypertensive medication

5. If present, which of the following conditions would benefit most from anticoagulation instead of antiplatelet therapy?

A

Carotid stenosis

B

Atrial fibrillation

C

Ischemic heart disease