Question

A 60-year-old with stroke at 2.5 hours arrives. NIHSS 8. CT shows no bleed. Tenecteplase dosing per guideline if selected over alteplase in eligible patients?

Accepted Answer

0.25 mg/kg IV bolus (max 25 mg)

Answer

0.10 mg/kg IV over 60 min

Answer

0.50 mg/kg IV bolus

Answer

Fixed 10 mg IV bolus

Answer

Not recommended in any circumstance

Practice question

A 60-year-old with stroke at 2.5 hours arrives. NIHSS 8. CT shows no bleed. Tenecteplase dosing per guideline if selected over alteplase in eligible patients?