[Rawalian]

a 77 year old pt has repeated episodes of clumsiness of hand, facial swelling and difficulty speaking. carotids are normal on doppler. what is the diagnosis? and what is the treatment??

 

[aktorque]

NBME form 4 #30

A 77-year-old man has had repeated episodes of difficulty speaking, facial numbness, and clumsiness of the left hand. Doppler ultrasonography of his carotid arteries shows no abnormalities. Which of the following drugs is the most appropriate therapy to prevent future episodes?

A)Aspirin
B)Diflunisal
C)Methyl salicylate
D)Olsalazine
E)Salicylic acid
F)Salsalate
G)Sodium salicylate
H)Sulfasalazine

Choice A) & E) are the same ans ???

 

[drahmednawaz]

History of transient ischemic attacks. W would give aspirin with proven mortality benefit. Many other choices are salicylic acids or release salicylic acid, but not aspirin which is acetylsalicylic acid.