NREMT Advanced EMT

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When aiding a stroke victim it is of the upmost importance to get the patient to a stroke center within 3-hours for what treatment?
  1. Nebulizer therapy
  2. Respiratory therapy
  3. Fibrinolytic therapy
  4. Pain therapy
Explanation
Answer - C - When aiding a stroke victim, it is of the upmost importance to get the patient to a stroke center within 3-hours for fibrinolytic therapy. Management of a patient with stroke symptoms should include bold glucose determination and administration of 50% dextrose if the patient is hypoglycemic, administration of 100% oxygen, and cardiac monitoring.
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