Answer to Question 1
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Rationale 1:To prevent stroke in high-risk patients, such as those with prosthetic heart valves is incorrect because warfarin (Coumadin) is indicated for this use.
Rationale 2:The medication does not alter blood pressure. It is an antiplatelet drug.
Rationale 3: This medication does not alter heart rate. It is an antiplatelet drug.
Rationale 4: Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an antiplatelet drug that may be used to provide antiplatelet activity in patients who cannot tolerate aspirin.
Global Rationale: Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an antiplatelet drug that may be used to provide antiplatelet activity in patients who cannot tolerate aspirin.
Answer to Question 2
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Rationale 1: Reteplase should be administered between 30 minutes and 12 hours after onset of symptoms.
Rationale 2: Like other drugs in this class, reteplase is most effective if given within 30 minutes but not later than 12 hours after the onset of MI symptoms.
Rationale 3: Reteplase should be administered between 30 minutes and 12 hours after onset of symptoms.
Rationale 4: Reteplase should be administered between 30 minutes and 12 hours after onset of symptoms.
Global Rationale: Like other drugs in this class, reteplase is most effective if given within 30 minutes but not later than 12 hours after the onset of MI symptoms.
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