The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

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An 84 years old female presents with a 30 minute history of right sided facial, arm and leg weakness. She also has right homonymous hemianopia and receptive dysphasia. Her past medical history includes angina and hypertension. She takes aspirin, amlodipine and GTN spray. She is a non smoker and is usually independent. Her BP is 167/98, HR 87bpm, sats 98% on air and RR15/min. Examination confirms the above findings. A CT scan has been reported as being unremarkable. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Please select one of the following:

Clopidogrel
Aspirin
Low molecular weight heparin
Alteplase
Rivaroxaban

Question By Dr Ley Taing Chan MBBS, BA.