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Author Question: Which of the following is indicated for the prevention of blood clots? 1. Captopril (Capoten) 2. ... (Read 31 times)

jace

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following is indicated for the prevention of blood clots?
 
  1. Captopril (Capoten)
  2. Reteplase (Retavase)
  3. Morphine
  4. Abciximab (ReoPro)

Question 2

Following a myocardial infarction, elevations in which of the following cardiac markers would be seen first, and are cardiac tissuespecific?
 
  1. White blood cells
  2. Troponin I
  3. Myoglobin
  4. Creatine kinase


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jxjsniuniu

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Abciximab is a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor (antiplatelet agent) used to prevent blood clots. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor, morphine is used for analgesia, and reteplase is used to break up blood clots.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Of the cardiac markers listed, only troponin is cardiac-specific and will be elevated within 24 hours.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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