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Chapter 37
Chapter 37
• Embolus: thrombus that detaches from a blood vessel wall and travels
through the bloodstream
Review
During lactation Lifespan Considerations
pg. 422
Use during pregnancy can cause fetal death (oral agents are in pregnancy
category X; parenteral agents are in pregnancy category C)
• dissolves blood clots that have already formed within the walls of a blood
vessel
• reopens blood vessels after their occlusion and prevents tissue necrosis
• Before these drugs are used potential benefits must be weighed carefully
against potential dangers of bleeding
Thrombolytic Drugs: Uses
• Used to treat:
Acute stroke or myocardial infarction by lysis (breaking up) blood
clots in coronary arteries
• Allergic reactions
Thrombolytic Drugs:
Contraindications & Precautions
• Contraindicated in patients:
With known hypersensitivity; active bleeding; history of stroke;
aneurysm; recent intracranial surgery
• Expected outcome
Optimal response to therapy
• No evidence of injury
True
True
False
These drugs do not affect existing clots, nor do they reverse damage already
done by a clot. These drugs are used to prevent further clot development.
REVIEW:
Review
Key Points
pg. 429
Review
Drug Table
pg. 429
Complete:
Key Terms
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Chapter Review