A patient presents within 12 hours of a minor non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). No tPA was given. What antiplatelet plan reduces early recu...

Question

A patient presents within 12 hours of a minor non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). No tPA was given. What antiplatelet plan reduces early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days, then single agent.

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy indefinitely from day 1.

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy only.

Answer

Prasugrel plus aspirin for 90 days.

Answer

Anticoagulation with apixaban.

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Minor Ischemic Stroke Secondary Prevention

A patient presents within 12 hours of a minor non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). No tPA was given. What antiplatelet plan reduces early recurrence?