Question

A 74‑year‑old presents within 2 hours of onset of right‑sided weakness. CT head is normal. What treatment should be given immediately once haemorrhage excluded?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous alteplase

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg

Answer

Clopidogrel 300 mg

Answer

LMWH

Answer

Atorvastatin 80 mg

Practice question

A 74‑year‑old presents within 2 hours of onset of right‑sided weakness. CT head is normal. What treatment should be given immediately once haemorrhage excluded?

A 74‑year‑old presents within 2 hours of onset of right‑sided weakness. CT head is normal. What treatment should be given immediately once haemorrhage excluded?