Which client should the nurse anticipate a prescription for reteplase (Retavase) therapy post myocardial infarction?
A. A 54-year-old female with type 2 diabetes
B. A 45-year-old female with a 2-week-old cranial artery repair
C. A 62-year-old with a recent hemorrhagic stroke
D. A 70-year-old male with active GI bleed
Answer: A
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A. Absence of androgens B. Ductal pair dominance C. Ovary production D. Process of oogonia
Which of the following drugs is a tricyclic antidepressant?
A. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) B. Amitriptyline (Elavil) C. Fluoxetine (Prozac) D. Citalopram (Celexa)
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