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What is Alteplase for? - ANS Alteplase is a thrombolytic (clot-dissolving) medication. It's used
to break down blood clots.
Examples:
Acute ischemic stroke (to restore blood flow to the brain)
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs)
Occluded central lines or catheters
What should you monitor for when administering Alteplase? - ANS Signs of bleeding
Who is NOT eligible to take Alteplase? - ANS Patients who have had any conditions that
could have been worsened by clot dissolution in the last 3 months
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, What is Midazolam for? - ANS Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine used for:
Sedation (before procedures or surgeries)
Anxiety relief
Seizure control (especially in emergencies)
Induction of anesthesia (first stage of putting someone to sleep for surgery or a procedure)
What should you monitor for when giving Midazolam? - ANS Monitor for signs of respiratory
depression (particularly decreased respiratory rate and hypotension)
What should you administer for a Midazolam overdose? - ANS Flumazenil
What is Fentanyl for? - ANS Fentanyl is a potent opioid analgesic used for:
Severe pain management (e.g., after surgery, cancer pain)
Anesthesia adjunct (helps with pain control during/after surgery)
Procedural sedation
Chronic pain (via patches or lozenges in opioid-tolerant patients)
What should you monitor for when administering Fentanyl? - ANS Signs of respiratory
depression (including bradypnea and hypoxia)
What should you administer for a Fentanyl overdose? - ANS Naloxone
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