Scenario 1 D.K was given alteplase in the emergency department while suffering from an acute myocardial infarction.
Scenario 1
D.K was given alteplase in the emergency department while suffering from an acute myocardial infarction.
- D.K inquiries about why this drug was given. Explain why alteplase is given and how it works? (USLO 5.2, 5.3, 5.4)
- Explain some of the main concerns with the administration of thrombolytics. (USLO 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.8)
- Explain the differences between the mechanism of action of alteplase, aspirin and clopidogrel. What are the indications of aspirin and clopidogrel? (USLO 5.3, 5.4)

