Contraindications that apply to both aspirin and clopidogrel include:

a. Bleeding disorders
b. Chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerine
c. Recent myocardial infarction
d. The patient who is taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medication


a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Chest pain is an indication.
c. MI is not a contraindication.
d. Although the effects of NSAID's may be potentiated, it is not contraindicated.

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