A patient is prescribed eptifibatide (Integrilin), which inhibits platelet aggregation by preventing activation of GP IIb/IIIa receptors on the platelet surface and the subsequent binding of fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor to platelets
Which of the following syndromes are treated with eptifibatide? A) Blocked carotid arteries
B) Intermittent claudication
C) Hypertension
D) Unstable angina
D
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Eptifibatide (Integrilin) inhibits platelet aggregation by preventing activation of GP IIb/IIIa receptors on the platelet surface and the subsequent binding of fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor to platelets. Eptifibatide is used for acute coronary syndromes, including unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and non–Q wave MI. Blocked carotid arteries, intermittent claudication, and hypertension are not treated with eptifibatide.
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