Question

A 67-year-old man presents with 20 minutes of transient right arm weakness and expressive dysphasia that completely resolved. He has no current deficits. Which immediate action is most appropriate in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin 300 mg stat and refer urgently

Answer

Start clopidogrel 300 mg stat

Answer

Arrange routine neurology clinic review

Answer

Start apixaban empirically

Answer

Start atorvastatin 80 mg stat

Practice question

A 67-year-old man presents with 20 minutes of transient right arm weakness and expressive dysphasia that completely resolved. He has no current deficits. Which immediate action is most appropriate in primary care?