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Streptokinase (Streptase) Nursing Considerations

01.18.2023 - By Jon Haws, RN CCRN AlumnusPlay

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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name streptokinase Trade Name Streptase Indication pulmonary embolism, DVT, occluded lines, arterial thrombus Action converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades fibrin clots Therapeutic Class Thrombolytic Pharmacologic Class plasminogen activators Nursing Considerations • contraindicated with active bleeding, hypersensitivity, bronchospasm, intracranial hemorrhage, hypotension • begin therapy as soon as possible • monitor vital signs continuously • monitor closely for bleeding • monitor hemodynamics • avoid invasive procedures

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