Headaches
Take abortive medication at the time of onset
When should patient treat cluster headache?
cardiac and respiratory functioning
What should be the focus of a patient presenting with symptoms of ischemic stroke?
Maintain and/or improve tissue perfusion
What is a priority goal for hemorrhagic stroke?
tPA
What thrombolytic therapy is used for stroke to 'bust' the clot?
Inability to recognize objects
What is agnosia?
Patient's with potential history of coronary artery disease
What patient type is contraindicated for treating migraines with triptans?
balance problems, unilateral weakness, facial droop
What are signs of stroke?
What is right hemianopsia?
Removal of plaque substance in the carotid to prevent stroke.
What is a carotid endarterectomy?
providing visuals and commonly used phrases can help stroke patient with this type of condition to be successful
What can assist with improving aphasia deficit?
Alcohol and smoking
What two habits can cause vasodilation and therefore lead to worsening headache pain?
Atrial fibrillation
What is one cause of embolic stroke?
Place items on the patient's right side
Where should items be placed with a patient who has experienced left hemispheric stroke?
The female population has experienced prevention of stroke with low dose aspirin daily .
What population has experienced stroke prevention with aspirin?
dysarthria caused by facial muscle deficit
What is articulation difficulty
before headache begins, patient experiences flashes of light or photophobia
What is the aural phase of migraine?
INR >1.7, symptom onset within 3 hours, no hx of past stroke, no current anticoagulant tx.
What is tPA criteria?
Ischemic cascade
What is the patho occurring during stroke?
hypertonic IV solution
What type of IV solution is indicated for patient's with increased ICP?
The tendency to neglect one side of the body following stroke.
What is unilateral neglect?
What contributes to onset of headache?
main complications of stroke due loss of self worth
What is fatigue and depression?
An elderly stroke patient insists on performing ADLS even if she cannot do them independently. This is example of a certain type of stroke affecting judgment.
What is a right hemispheric stroke?
positioning to avoid hypoxia, maximizing O2, administering hypertonic solutions as ordered
What are initial steps for treating CVA?
Loss of sensation on the affected side
What is kinesthesia?