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1
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The central process of _____ is the conversion of inactive plasminogen to the active proteolytic enzyme plasmin.

A

fibrinolysis

2
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The central process of fibrinolysis is the conversion of inactive ______ to the active proteolytic enzyme _____.

A

plasminogen; plasmin

3
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All fibrinolytic drugs produce rapid lysis of thrombi by increasing formation of ______ from ______.

A

plasmin; plasminogen

4
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How does Streptokinase (Streptase) work?

A

converts uncomplexed plasminogen to active plasmin- Generally results in systemic activation of plasmin

5
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This drug converts uncomplexed plasminogen to active plasmin- Generally results in systemic activation of plasmin.

A

Streptokinase (Streptase)

6
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How does Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA): Alteplase (Activase) work?

A

binds to fibrin and selectively activates bound plasminogen

7
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This drug binds to fibrin and selectively activates bound plasminogen.

A

Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA): Alteplase (Activase)

8
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What are Reteplase (Retevase) and Tenecteplase (TNKase)?

A

fibrinolytics that convert plasminogen into plasmin- they have a prolonged duration of action

9
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Which fibrinolytics have a prolonged duration of action?

A

Reteplase (Retevase) and Tenecteplase (TNKase)

10
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When are fibrinolytic agents used?

A
  1. acute MI
  2. DVT
  3. multiple PE