Recovery
This therapist helps with speech, language, and swallowing
Speech Language Pathologist
Too much of this dietary additive can increase blood pressure
Salt
What to check before an antihypertensives
Blood pressure and heart rate
This organ is affected by a stroke
Brain
An example of an Antiplatelet
Aspirin, brilinta, plavix
This professional can help with balance and walking
Physical Therapist
reducing clutter in walk ways, appropriate shoes, socks with grip, use of devices to help with ambulation, lights on etc...
Norvasc 5mg (tablet)
Take 2 tablets daily
What is the total prescription dose
10mg
The "B" in BE-FAST stands for
Balance
An example of anticoagulant
Eliquis, Warfarin, Xarelto
This is the ability to learn new things after brain injury
Neuroplasticity
stretching, water activity, walking
Can your same medication change shape and color over time with prescription refills or when admitted to the hospital
Yes, sometimes the medication can be exchanged based on what insurance will cover which may change the shape and color
Drugs.com-pill identifier
An example of an antihypertensive
Lisinopril, Losartan, Carvedilol, Metoprolol, Norvasc etc...
This professional can assist with writing, dressing, fine motor skills
Occupational therapist
Preferred type of diet
Mediterranean
What is an example of a "special instruction" on a medication
Take with food, take on empty stomach, do not take with iron supplement, etc...
Should you drive someone to the ED or call 911 for a suspected stroke
911
An example of an antiepileptic medication
Keppra, Depakote, Vimpat, Lamictal etc...
What does "Cardioembolic" mean and what medication is usually prescribed for prevention if stroke is determined to be cardioembolic in etiology
Clot originating from heart; anticoagulation
The type of exercise recommended up to how many minutes per week
moderate intensity up to 150 minutes a week
What does Qty mean
What is the first test completed on arrival to ED when presenting with stroke symptoms
CT head
An example of medication for depression
Wellbutrin, Zoloft, cymbalta, prozac