A patient with chest pain is a candidate for thrombolytic therapy. How soon should this medication be provided to the patient?
a. 30 minutes
b. 120 minutes
c. 180 minutes
d. 240 minutes
ANS: A
For patients who are candidates for thrombolytic therapy, a "door to needle" interval of 30 minutes should be the goal. B. C. D. This time interval is too long to wait to provide the medication.
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