August

Recovery

100

This therapist helps with speech, language, and swallowing

Speech Language Pathologist

200

This professional can help with balance and walking

Physical Therapist 

300

This is the ability to learn new things after brain injury

Neuroplasticity 

400

This professional can assist with writing, dressing, fine motor skills

Occupational therapist 

500

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 

Healthy Living

100

Too much of this dietary additive can increase blood pressure

Salt

200

Something that can help reduce falls

reducing clutter in walk ways, appropriate shoes, socks with grip, use of devices to help with ambulation, lights on etc...

300

What are two simple ways to start increasing exercise tolerance

stretching, water activity, walking

400

Preferred type of diet

Mediterranean

500

The type of exercise recommended up to how many minutes per week

moderate intensity up to 150 minutes a week

Medication Safety

100

What to check before an antihypertensives

Blood pressure and heart rate

200

Norvasc 5mg (tablet) 

Take 2 tablets daily 

What is the total prescription dose

10mg 

300

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 

400

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...

500

What does Qty mean

Quantity 

BE FAST

100

This organ is affected by a stroke

Brain 

200

The "B" in BE-FAST stands for 

Balance

300

Difficulty finding words or understanding speech is called

Aphasia 

400

Should you drive someone to the ED or call 911 for a suspected stroke

911

500

What is the first test completed on arrival to ED when presenting with stroke symptoms 

CT head

Medicine

100

An example of an Antiplatelet

Aspirin, brilinta, plavix 

200

An example of anticoagulant

Eliquis, Warfarin, Xarelto

300

An example of an antihypertensive

Lisinopril, Losartan, Carvedilol, Metoprolol, Norvasc etc...

400

An example of an antiepileptic medication

Keppra, Depakote, Vimpat, Lamictal etc...

500

An example of medication for depression

Wellbutrin, Zoloft, cymbalta, prozac