Final Exam: NR601 / NR 601 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum | Study Guide Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
What percent of all strokes occur in older adults over 85?
Answer:
17%
Question:
How is stroke incidence expected to change from 2010 to 2050?
Answer:
Double among older adults and minorities
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Question:
Modifiable risk factors for stroke (think chronic diseases)
Answer:
#1 Hypertension #2 Diabetes #3 Hyperlipidemia #4 Atrial fibrillation
#5 OSA
#6 Tobacco #7 Alcohol #8 Inactivity
Question:
Non-modifiable risk factors for stroke
Answer:
Age >55 Gender female (live longer) Race Black Hispanic Hx stroke or TIA Genetic mutation
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Question:
Stroke prevention (treatment of modifiable risk factors)
Answer:
#1 Hypertension - Control BP #2 Diabetes - Control DM #3 Hyperlipidemia - Statin #4 Atrial fibrillation - AC for life or Watchman #5 OSA - Pap #6 Tobacco - cessation #7 Alcohol - mild to moderate only #8 Inactivity - increase exercise
Question:
With acute ISCHEMIC stroke, if the patient is NOT a candidate for thrombolysis, what is the BP goal?
Answer:
<220/120 Need to maintain perfusion of brain
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Question:
With acute ISCHEMIC stroke, if the patient IS a candidate for thrombolysis, what is the BP goal?
Answer:
<185/110
Question:
What is the BP goal after thrombolysis? After revascularization?
Answer:
<180/105 <140/80
Question:
With TIA, what therapy is indicated?
Answer:
DAPT Dual anti-platelet therapy Aspirin and Plavix usually 21 days
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