The nurse admits a patient in acute respiratory distress secondary to pulmonary emboli. What drug will the nurse administer to lyse the clots?
A) Urokinase
B) Tenecteplase
C) Rivaroxaban
D) Fondaparinux
A
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Urokinase is used for lysis of pulmonary emboli and treatment of coronary thrombosis. Reteplase is used to treat coronary artery thrombosis associated with an acute myocardial infarction. Rivaroxaban is used to prevent deep vein thromboses that may lead to pulmonary emboli. Fondaparinux is used to treat and prevent venous thromboembolic events.
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