Question

A 70-year-old man with ischemic stroke symptoms presents at 2 hours from last-known-well. BP is 178/96 mm Hg; CT shows no hemorrhage. What is the recommended thrombolytic dose if eligible?

Accepted Answer

Alteplase 0.9 mg/kg IV (max 90 mg; 10% bolus rest over 60 min)

Answer

Alteplase 0.6 mg/kg IV over 10 minutes

Answer

Tenecteplase 0.5 mg/kg IV bolus

Answer

Streptokinase 1.5 million units

Answer

No thrombolytic therapy

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with ischemic stroke symptoms presents at 2 hours from last-known-well. BP is 178/96 mm Hg; CT shows no hemorrhage. What is the recommended thrombolytic dose if eligible?