Which Is True of the Recent Trial (NINDS) of Thrombolysis

Multiple Choice

Which is true of the recent trial (NINDS) of thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke?

A) streptokinase has the same risk benefit profile as tPA
B) the mortaility rate of tPA given within three hours of onset of ischemic stroke is lower than that of the stoke without thrombolysis
C) the mortality rate of tPA given within three hours of onset of ischemic stroke is higher than that of the stoke without thrombolysis
D) the long term disability rate in patients surviving their stoke is less if they were given tPA
E) the long term disability rate in patients surviving their stoke is higher if they were given tPA