Several days after a CVA,the patient's family asks the nurse if tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)is a drug therapy option now.The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that this drug must be used within how many hours after the onset of symptoms?

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tPA is to be given within 3 hours of the onset of symptoms per the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)guidelines.In some special treatment centers this drug is given intravenously (IV)up to 6 hours after the stroke.

Several Days After a CVA,the Patient's Family Asks the Nurse