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colton

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Which of the following is a therapy for ischemic stroke, but only if given soon after the onset of symptoms?
 
  a. infusion of free radicals into the affected brain region
  b. administration of tPA to dissolve blood clots
  c. drugs that inactivate GABA receptors
  d. drugs that stimulate glutamate receptors
  e. drugs that promote inflammatory reactions

Question 2

When it comes to treatment of a stroke, _____________ helps prevent clotting and does not increase excitotoxicity.
 
  a. tPA
  b. 2-DG
  c. MP
  d. desmoteplase
  e. phenobarbital


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jliusyl

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. administration of tPA to dissolve blood clots

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. desmoteplase


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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