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jayhills49

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse has just received an order for tenecteplase (TNKase) for a patient experiencing an acute myocardial infarction. The nurse should administer this drug:
 
  a. by bolus injection.
  b. by infusion pump over 24 hours.
  c. slowly over 90 minutes.
  d. via monitored, prolonged infusion.

Question 2

A patient arrives in the emergency department complaining of chest pain that has lasted longer than 1 hour and is unrelieved by nitroglycerin.
 
  The patient's electrocardiogram reveals elevation of the ST segment. Initial cardiac troponin levels are negative. The patient is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula. Which drug should be given immediately?
  a. Aspirin 325 mg chewable
  b. Beta blocker given IV
  c. Ibuprofen 400 mg orally
  d. Morphine intravenously


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sylvia

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

ANS: A
Tenecteplase (TNKase) is given by bolus injection. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) must be infused over 90 minutes. Because tenecteplase (TNKase) is given by bolus injection, an infusion pump is not required. Although the patient should be monitored, tenecteplase (TNKase) does not require a prolonged infusion time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This patient shows signs of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Because cardiac troponin levels usually are not detectable until 2 to 4 hours after the onset of symptoms, treatment should begin as symptoms evolve. Chewable aspirin (ASA) should be given immediately to suppress platelet aggregation and produce an antithrombotic effect. Beta blockers are indicated but do not have to be given immediately. Ibuprofen is contraindicated. Morphine is indicated for pain management and should be administered after aspirin has been given.


jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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