A Client Meets the Criteria to Be a Candidate for Drug

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client meets the criteria to be a candidate for drug therapy with alteplase (Activase) .The nurse explains the use of this drug to the client by telling the client that the drug will

• A) stabilize the blood clot so that no further growth can occur.
• B) prevent the breakdown of the existing blood clot.
• C) dissolve the blood clot that has already formed.
• D) prevent formation of additional blood clots.

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Definitions:

Genetic Predisposition

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Anxiety Disorders

A category of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear, interfering with daily activities.

Heritability

A statistical measure that indicates how much of a trait's variation within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Twin Studies

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