Reteplase (Retavase) has been ordered for a client diagnosed with an MI. The nurse understands that this drug needs to be administered within which time frame following the onset of symptoms?
1. 45 minutes to 18 hours
2. 30 minutes to 12 hours
3. 90 minutes to 36 hours
4. 60 minutes to 24 hours
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Rationale 1: Reteplase should be administered between 30 minutes and 12 hours after onset of symptoms.
Rationale 2: Like other drugs in this class, reteplase is most effective if given within 30 minutes but not later than 12 hours after the onset of MI symptoms.
Rationale 3: Reteplase should be administered between 30 minutes and 12 hours after onset of symptoms.
Rationale 4: Reteplase should be administered between 30 minutes and 12 hours after onset of symptoms.
Global Rationale: Like other drugs in this class, reteplase is most effective if given within 30 minutes but not later than 12 hours after the onset of MI symptoms.
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