Question 1
A 68-year-old man presents with acute right hemiparesis and aphasia. Last known well was 90 minutes ago. CT head shows no hemorrhage. BP is 172/96, glucose 142, platelets 220,000. NIHSS is 14. Which is the MOST appropriate next step?
Correct Answer:
Administer IV alteplase 0.9 mg/kg
Question 2
Which NIHSS score range is generally considered moderate stroke severity?
Correct Answer:
5-15
Question 3
A patient presents 4 hours after stroke onset with NIHSS 12 and no hemorrhage on CT. Which is an ABSOLUTE contraindication to IV alteplase in the 3-4.5 hour window per original ECASS III exclusions?
Correct Answer:
NIHSS >25
Question 4
A patient is eligible for IV alteplase. Current BP is 198/112. What is the MOST appropriate management?
Correct Answer:
Lower BP to <185/110 with IV labetalol or nicardipine before alteplase
Question 5
DAWN trial criteria for thrombectomy in the 6-24 hour window require which of the following?
Correct Answer:
Clinical-core mismatch (small core on imaging relative to clinical severity)
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