A patient is admitted to the hospital with dysphasia and right-sided weakness that resolves in a few hours.The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about which of the following medications?

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The patient's symptoms indicate a possible transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is often treated with antiplatelet therapy such as aspirin (Aggrenox). Alteplase (tPA) is a thrombolytic agent used for acute ischemic stroke within three hours of symptom onset. Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots in certain conditions, but is not typically used in the acute phase of a TIA. Nimodipine (Nimotop) is a calcium channel blocker used to prevent vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage and is not indicated for TIA treatment.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Dysphasia and Right-Sided