stroke Flashcards
1
Q
TIA
A
is a mini stroke temporary clot or block - no permanent damage
2
Q
fibrinolytics in stroke
A
Altepase- TPA
- whtin 3 hours from symptom onset
60 mins of hospital arrival
BP should be less than 185/110
3
Q
ASA in stroke
A
162-325mg within 24-48 hours and not within 24 hours of TPA
4
Q
Hypertension in stroke
A
maintain <180/105 24 hours f above 220/120 goal is to reduce 15% first 24hours
once stable oral meds to treatment goal
5
Q
Glucose in stroke
A
maintain 140-180
6
Q
DVT in stroke
A
LMWH
7
Q
secondary prevention
A
dyslipidemia- statins high intensity
diabetes- A1C <6.5
Afib- for cardioembolic stroke
sodium restriction
PA
weight
smoking
8
Q
ICH hemorrgaic stroke
A
mannitol to draw water from brain to excrete lowers ICP
nimodipine for SAH post hemorrhagic prevention of vasopasm
