Question

The nurse is preparing a dose of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA, Activase®). Which of these instructions results in appropriate administration of the medication?

Accepted Answer

Administer 90 mg with initial 9 mg given over 1 minute followed by 81 mg administered over 60 minutes.

Answer

Administer 90 mg with initial 12 mg given over 1 minute followed by 78 mg administered over 60 minutes.

Answer

Administer 90 mg with initial 9 mg given over 5 minutes followed by 81 mg administered over 30 minutes.

Answer

Administer 90 mg with initial 12 mg given over 1 minute followed by 78 mg administered over 30 minutes.

Question 5 - Musculoskeletal/​Neurological/​Psychosocial Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 5 - Musculoskeletal/Neurological/Psychosocial Practice Test for the CCRN