Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1051 of 1700
What is the job of thrombolytic medicine such as tPA in a stroke?
- It seals a burst blood vessel in the brain
- It lowers blood pressure quickly
- It calms the resident
- It breaks up the clot that blocks blood flow
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Correct answer: It breaks up the clot that blocks blood flow
tPA is used when a blockage causes the stroke. It would not help a stroke caused by bleeding.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026