Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) is used for:

Correct answer: C. Dissolving blood clot

  • A. Treating anemia
  • B. Bone marrow transplant
  • C. Dissolving blood clot
  • D. Treatment of cancer

Explanation

Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) is primarily used for dissolving blood clots in medical emergencies. TPA is used in conditions such as ischemic stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism, where prompt clot dissolution is necessary.

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