A woman is prescribed hormonal contraceptives. What aspect of this treatment places her at greatest risk for the development of blood clots?
A) Hormonal contraceptives increase serum triglyceride and cholesterol.
B) Hormonal contraceptives increase platelet levels.
C) Hormonal contraceptives increase blood levels of clotting factors.
D) Hormonal contraceptives cause injury to blood vessel lumens.
C
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The administration of estrogen in hormonal contraceptives increases hepatic production of blood clotting factors. Hormonal contraceptives will not increase serum triglyceride and cholesterol or platelet levels. Hormonal contraceptives will cause injury to blood vessels.
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