Some patients are placed on antiplatelet agents to prevent strokes. Which agent is an example of an antiplatelet agent?
a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
b. Warfarin (Coumadin)
c. Aspirin
d. Tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA)
ANS: C
Aspirin is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. Tylenol is an analgesic but does not affect platelet function. Warfarin is an anticoagulant, and tPA is a thrombolytic agent.
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