Stroke (CVA) – 20 MCQs with Answers (2026/2027)
Question 1
What is the most common type of stroke?
A. Hemorrhagic stroke
B. Ischemic stroke
C. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
D. Transient ischemic attack
Answer: B. Ischemic stroke
Question 2
The most important modifiable risk factor for stroke is:
A. Smoking
B. Diabetes
C. Hypertension
D. Obesity
Answer: C. Hypertension
Question 3
Which diagnostic test is performed first when stroke is suspected?
A. MRI
B. CT scan
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C. EEG
D. Lumbar puncture
Answer: B. CT scan
Question 4
Which drug is commonly used for thrombolytic therapy in ischemic
stroke?
A. Heparin
B. Aspirin
C. Alteplase (tPA)
D. Warfarin
Answer: C. Alteplase (tPA)
Question 5
Thrombolytic therapy should ideally be given within:
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 4.5 hours
D. 72 hours
Answer: C. 4.5 hours
Question 6
Which artery is most commonly affected in ischemic stroke?