Cardiac Subspecialty Certification (CSC) Exam

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A patient presents with acute Arterial Occlusion of one of his upper limbs. Which of the following drugs should the nurse prepare to administer to the patient?
  1. Streptokinase
  2. Heparin
  3. Warfarin
  4. Urokinase
Explanation
Answer: B - Management of acute arterial occlusion is immediate heparinization with 5000iu bolus and continuous infusion to maintain PTT > 60.
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