Question

A patient with acute ischaemic stroke is eligible for IV alteplase. What is the recommended dose and administration?

Accepted Answer

0.75 mg/kg IV bolus only

Answer

0.6 mg/kg IV over 15 minutes (max 60 mg)

Answer

0.9 mg/kg IV (10% bolus)

Answer

remainder over 60 min; max 90 mg

Answer

1.0 mg/kg IV over 60 minutes (no bolus)

Practice question

A patient with acute ischaemic stroke is eligible for IV alteplase. What is the recommended dose and administration?