Fibrinolysis may be contraindicated in all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) major trauma or surgery within the past 4 weeks.
B) a history of structural central nervous system disease.
C) a history of anaphylactic shock caused by salicylates.
D) significant closed head trauma within the past 3 weeks.
Answer: C) a history of anaphylactic shock caused by salicylates.
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A) True B) False