The nurse understands what which of the following is not an antiplatelet medication?
a. anistreplase c. ticopidine
b. cilostazol d. abciximab
ANS: A
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A Correct: Anistreplase is a thrombolytic agent.
B Incorrect: Cilostazol is an antiplatelet agent.
C Incorrect: Ticopidine is an antiplatelet agent.
D Incorrect: Abciximab is an antiplatelet agent.
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