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Pharmacology_for_the_NCLEX_RN/Pharmacology_for_the_NCLEX_RN. MOA thrombolytic – plasminogen activator Indications MI Acute ischemic stroke Occluded Central lines Nursing Considerations Contraindicated in active bleeding Monitor for active bleeding (q15m x 1hr; q15-30m x 8hr) May cause intracranial hemorrhage Monitor for anaphylaxis Use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Assess neuro status during therapy A patient is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain. An electrocardiogra...

Pharmacology_for_the_NCLEX_RN/Pharmacology_for_the_NCLEX_RN. MOA thrombolytic – plasminogen activator Indications MI Acute ischemic stroke Occluded Central lines Nursing Considerations Contraindicated in active bleeding Monitor for active bleeding (q15m x 1hr; q15-30m x 8hr) May cause intracranial hemorrhage Monitor for anaphylaxis Use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Assess neuro status during therapy A patient is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain. An electrocardio...