An elevated tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) is associated with:
a. Abnormal bleeding
b. Aspirin use
c. DIC
d. Decreased fibrinolysis
ANS: A
An elevated TPA is associated with abnormal bleeding. TPA activates plasminogen to plasmin, which lyses a clot; when TPA is elevated, this occurs prematurely and bleeding ensues.
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