4 MCQs in Pharmacology for NEET PG
Which of the following thrombolytic agents is a non-fibrin-selective plasminogen activator?
A 58-year-old man from rural Maharashtra presents to the emergency department with acute onset chest pain radiating to the left arm for 2 hours. He is diaphoretic and anxious. Vital signs: BP 110/70 mmHg, HR 98/min, RR 20/min. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Troponin I is elevated at 2.5 ng/mL. The nearest PCI-capable centre is 180 km away with an estimated door-to-balloon time of 4 hours. The patient has no contraindications to thrombolysis. Which thrombolytic agent is most appropriate for this patient, and why?
A 62-year-old woman from Delhi presents with acute onset chest pain and dyspnea for 3 hours. ECG shows ST elevation in leads V1–V4 (anterior STEMI). She underwent a cesarean section 4 days ago for her daughter's delivery (she was the surrogate). Troponin I is 3.2 ng/mL. The PCI lab is occupied with another emergency case and will be available in 90 minutes. She has no other contraindications to thrombolysis. Which of the following is the most appropriate management?
Tenecteplase (TNK-tPA) differs from alteplase (tPA) by which of the following structural modifications?
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