OhioHealth EMS Grand Rounds
TNK and Stroke Care
Eric Cortez, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Nirav Vora, MD

Quiz Portion

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* 1. When comparing TNK (Tenecteplase) versus tPA (Alteplase), the following is true about TNK EXCEPT:

14 times for fibrin specific

Longer half-life allowing for a single dose

Less bleeding risk

Shorter half-life

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* 2. Based on the results of the TNK study, patients presenting with a LAMS score of 3 or higher (large vessel occlusion syndrome) may be considered for TNK if they present to: Grant Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, Mansfield, Marion or Riverside Methodist Hospital

True

False