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Stroke: Ischemic stroke, Hemorrhagic stroke, Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Stroke: Ischemic stroke, Hemorrhagic stroke, Transient ischemic attack (TIA) ( 5 Questions)
This is a correct answer. Alteplase is a thrombolytic agent that dissolves blood clots and restores blood flow to the brain in clients who have an ischemic stroke. It should be administered within 3 to 4.5 hours of symptom onset and after ruling out hemorrhagic stroke.
This is an incorrect answer. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure (ICP) by drawing fluid out of the brain tissue and into the bloodstream. It is used for clients who have increased ICP due to cerebral edema, not ischemic stroke.
This is an incorrect answer. Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that prevents vasospasm and improves cerebral blood flow in clients who have a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is a type of hemorrhagic stroke, not ischemic stroke.
This is an incorrect answer. Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant that prevents or treats seizures in clients who have a brain injury or tumor, not ischemic stroke.
Choice A reason:
This is a correct answer. Alteplase is a thrombolytic agent that dissolves blood clots and restores blood flow to the brain in clients who have an ischemic stroke. It should be administered within 3 to 4.5 hours of symptom onset and after ruling out hemorrhagic stroke.
Choice B reason:
This is an incorrect answer. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure (ICP) by drawing fluid out of the brain tissue and into the bloodstream. It is used for clients who have increased ICP due to cerebral edema, not ischemic stroke.
Choice C reason:
This is an incorrect answer. Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that prevents vasospasm and improves cerebral blood flow in clients who have a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is a type of hemorrhagic stroke, not ischemic stroke.
Choice D reason:
This is an incorrect answer. Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant that prevents or treats seizures in clients who have a brain injury or tumor, not ischemic stroke.