Stroke and Cardiovascular Events Quiz

Test your knowledge on stroke risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies in this comprehensive neurology quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?

High blood pressure
Low cholesterol levels
Regular physical activity
Consuming a balanced diet
#2

What is the most common type of stroke?

Hemorrhagic stroke
Transient ischemic attack
Embolic stroke
Ischemic stroke
#3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?

Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
Severe headache with no known cause
Nausea or vomiting
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
#4

Which demographic group has the highest risk of stroke?

Children under 10 years old
Young adults aged 20-35
Adults aged 65 and older
Adolescents aged 12-18
#5

Which lifestyle factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of stroke?

Smoking
Regular exercise
Obesity
Excessive alcohol consumption
#6

Which artery is commonly affected in an ischemic stroke?

Middle cerebral artery
Basilar artery
Carotid artery
Vertebral artery
#7

What is the term for sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, typically occurring on one side of the body, which may be indicative of a stroke?

Paresthesia
Hemiparesis
Ataxia
Tremor
#8

Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose strokes by visualizing blood flow in the brain?

MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
CT scan
#9

What percentage of stroke patients experience long-term disabilities?

10%
25%
50%
80%
#10

Which medication is commonly administered during the acute phase of an ischemic stroke to dissolve blood clots?

Aspirin
Warfarin
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Clopidogrel
#11

What is the primary goal of acute stroke treatment?

Preventing future strokes
Rehabilitation
Restoring blood flow to the brain
Managing risk factors

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