Practice Question
Which of the following medications are used to treat and prevent strokes?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Rationale:
🔷 Antihypertensive medications reduce blood pressure, which minimizes the risk of hemorrhagic stroke.
🔷 Anti-cholesterol medications like statins reduce atherosclerosis, lowering ischemic stroke risk.
🔷 Antiplatelet medications such as aspirin prevent clot formation, especially in patients with TIAs.
🔷 Stroke prevention is multifactorial, and targeting various risk elements is crucial.
🔷 A comprehensive pharmacologic approach improves long-term outcomes for stroke prevention.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4