Small Amounts of a Thrombolytic Drug Can Be Instilled into Portacaths

question 14

Multiple Choice

Small amounts of a thrombolytic drug can be instilled into portacaths and aspirated to ensure patency of the device.An example of a true statement regarding thrombolytics is:

• A) thrombolytic drugs break down the fiber matrix of active plasmin.
• B) there are no reported complications to thrombolytic drugs.
• C) thrombolytic drugs work best on a fresh clot.
• D) thrombolytic drugs convert plasminogen to fibrin.

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Definitions:

Taut

Describes something stretched tightly or pulled to its tension point; also used metaphorically to describe something clear and effective with no wasted words.

MP

In the context of logic, it often stands for "modus ponens," a form of argument where if "if p then q" is true and p is true, then q must also be true.

Justification

The action of showing something to be right or reasonable, often by providing supporting evidence or reasoning.

Premise

An initial assertion that paves the way for a conclusion or inference to be made.