Which of the following is not an immediate treatment for a heart attack?
A) Administration of nasal oxygen
B) Sublingual nitroglycerin
C) Non-aspirin analgesic
D) Early administration of thrombolytic agents

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The sooner treatment is initiated after the patient's first awareness of a heart attack, the more effective treatment is and the better the chances for the patient's survival. Immediate treatment for a heart attack includes administration of nasal oxygen, sublingual nitroglycerin (to dilate the coronary arteries), a narcotic analgesic (to eliminate pain), aspirin (to reduce inflammation and decrease clotting time), and possibly a thrombolytic agent to dissolve the clot causing the coronary artery obstruction. Early administration of thrombolytic agents enhances the likelihood of restoring circulation to the myocardium distal to the occluding thrombus (blood clot).

Which of the Following Is Not an Immediate Treatment for a Heart