Which medication would cause surgery to be delayed if it had not been discontinued several days before surgery?
a. Analgesic agent
b. Antihypertensive agent
c. Anticoagulant agent
d. Antibiotic agent
ANS: C
Anticoagulants alter normal clotting factors and thus increase risk of hemorrhaging. They should be discontinued for 48 hours before surgery.
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