Stroke and Seizure

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  1. 2. Stroke caused by a spontaneous rupture of a cerebral vessel.
  2. 5. Critical diagnostic tool for stroke that provides an image of the patient's brain.
  3. 7. Medication class not recommended post ischemic stroke unless stroke may have been caused by atrial fibrillation.
  4. 9. Severe adverse effect of levetiracetam & carbamazepine, lower than normal RBC, WBC and platelets.
  5. 12. Diagnostic tool used to determine seizure activity that measures electrical activity in the brain.
  6. 13. In hemorrhagic stroke, anticoagulants are reversed to normalize ________________.
  7. 16. Medication that must be administered within 4.5 hours of 'last known well.'
  8. 18. Hemorrhagic stroke where blood enters the space between the brain and skull.
  9. 19. Reason to avoid phenytoin use in pregnancy.
  10. 20. Less than 110 is the __________ blood pressure requirement for Tenecteplase administration.
  11. 21. Adverse effect of phenytoin & carbamazepine, eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements.
  12. 23. Medication used to reduce cerebral edema or intracranial pressure in hemorrhagic stroke.
  13. 24. IV medication used to decrease blood pressure in ischemic stroke.
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  1. 1. Common adverse effect of antiepileptic drugs associated with CNS depression.
  2. 2. Major risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke.
  3. 3. About 25-30% of first seizures can be linked to a _____________.
  4. 4. At least 2 unprovoked seizures in more than 24 hours or one unprovoked seizure and a high probability of another.
  5. 6. Modifiable risk factor for transient ischemic attack and ischemic stroke.
  6. 8. When it comes to stroke warning signs, _________ is brain.
  7. 10. Adherence to medication regimen, highly encouraged for antiepileptic drugs.
  8. 11. Often described as a "mini stroke."
  9. 14. Presence of larger artery _____________ is a risk factor for ischemic stroke following a transient ischemic attack.
  10. 15. Maintenance medications that require a 24 hour waiting period after administration of Tenecteplase.
  11. 17. Cardiac valve disease is a risk factor for this sudden onset ischemic stroke.
  12. 22. Stroke caused by an obstruction of blood flow.