Davina is rushed to the hospital shortly after she begins to experience symptoms of what is diagnosed as an ischemic stroke.What agent can be administered that will dissolve the clot?

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Altephase is a clot-busting medication commonly used in the treatment of ischemic stroke. It works by converting plasminogen to plasmin, which breaks down the fibrin meshwork of clots. Ticagrelor and prasugrel are antiplatelet agents that prevent platelets from sticking together and forming blood clots, but they are not effective at dissolving an existing clot. Dipyridamole is also an antiplatelet agent that works through a different mechanism but does not have significant clot-busting properties.

Davina Is Rushed to the Hospital Shortly After She Begins