Which classification of medications is used to prevent and treat excessive bleeding following surgical procedures?
1. Thrombolytics
2. Anticoagulants
3. Hemostatics
4. Antiplatelets
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Hemostatics are used to prevent and treat excessive bleeding following surgical procedures.
Rationale 2: Hemostatics are used to prevent and treat excessive bleeding following surgical procedures.
Rationale 3: Hemostatics are used to prevent and treat excessive bleeding following surgical procedures.
Rationale 4: Hemostatics are used to prevent and treat excessive bleeding following surgical procedures.
Global Rationale: Hemostatics are used to prevent and treat excessive bleeding following surgical procedures. Thrombolytics, anticoagulants, and antiplatelets are not used for this purpose.
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