Which of the following drugs are prescribed for the treatment of stroke?
a) clot busting drugs
b) blood thinner
c) antibiotics
d) both a and b
Explanation thromolytic therapy and heparin (thinner) are prescribed for the treatment of stroke
Which of the following is characterized by inflammation of the protective membranous covering of the brain and spinal cord?
a) arthritis
b) hemorrhage
c) meningitis
d) brain tumor
Explanation inflammation in meninges (covering membranes around brain and spinal cord) is called meningitis
The meningitis may be result of …….
a) infection with virus
b) infection with bacteria
c) infection with other microbes
d) all of these
Explanation meningitis less commonly by certain drugs
Which of the following is/are medical emergency?
a) stroke
b) meningitis
c) brain tumor
d) both a and b
Explanation medical emergency means immediate treatment can save lives and reduce disabilities
Which of the following is/are the symptom/s of meningitis?
a) fever, chill, mental status changes, nausea, vomiting, decreased consciousness
b) sensitivity to light, severe headache, stiff neck, agitation and poor feeding
c) rapid breathing, unusual posture with the head and neck arched backward
d) all of these
Explanation sensitivity to light (photophobia)
Which of the following drugs are used generally in the treatment of meningitis?
a) antiviral
b) antibiotics
c) corticosteroids
d) both b and c
Explanation: treatment mostly depends on the organism causing the infection
