NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Fibrinolytics are used specifically for which condition?

STEMI
NSTEMI
HF
PCI patients

The correct answer is: STEMI

Fibrinolytics are drugs that are used to break down and dissolve blood clots, which can be very dangerous and potentially fatal if they form in certain parts of the body, such as the heart. These drugs are specifically used for a condition called STEMI, which stands for ST-elevation myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. This condition is characterized by a complete blockage of a coronary artery, which leads to damage to the heart muscle. Therefore, B, C, and D are incorrect options as they are not specific to the condition that fibrinolytics are used for. NSTEMI and HF are types of heart conditions, but they do not involve a complete blockage of a coronary artery like STEMI does. PCI stands for percutaneous coronary intervention, which is a procedure to open up blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. While this may be performed in STEMI patients, it is not specific to this condition. In summary, fibrinolytics are specifically used for STEMI because of their ability to dissolve blood clots in blocked coronary arteries.