Which of the following is considered a non-modifiable risk factor for stroke?

A female patient is complaining of “morning sickness.”  She reports she has recently stopped taking prednisone for a recent allergic reaction to nuts, but otherwise takes no medicines. She is also concerned about the skin on her arms and legs darkening and says she cannot get enough salt on her food. The paramedic should suspect: 

Fatigue, thinning hair, constipation, cold intolerance, and dough-like skin are findings associated with:

A stroke caused by a clot that moves to the cerebral vasculature from another area of the body, such as found in uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, is called a:

What would be the medication of choice to manage the seizure?

Your patient is complaining of chills, fever, and night sweats. While you begin your history the patient coughs into a towel that is already blood tinged. The paramedic should first:

Which of the following are signs of increased intracranial pressure: (Select three correct answers)

A 68-year-old presents with right sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when thinking about transport?

Paramedics are performing an assessment of a patient suspected of having a stroke. The patient’s left arm is flaccid, they cannot follow commands, and their gaze is fixed. These signs suggest:

A patient is experiencing pain in the right periorbital area. Upon examination of the lower eyelid, you notice a thick, milky discharge, and the tissues appear red and swollen. The paramedic should suspect: