Question

a nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who is receiving alteplase following an acute myocardial infarction (mi). which of the following medications should the nurse expect the client to be taking after the alteplase?
proamine
desmopressin
ferrous sulfate
heparin

Explanation:

Alteplase is a thrombolytic agent. After thrombolytic therapy (like alteplase for acute MI), heparin is often administered. Heparin helps prevent re - thrombosis.

• Protamine is an antidote for heparin (not used after alteplase).
• Desmopressin is used for certain bleeding disorders (not post - alteplase).
• Ferrous sulfate is for iron - deficiency anemia (not relevant here).

Answer:

Heparin