The platelet aggregation inhibitor drug dipyridamole (Persantine) is given along with other anticoagulant drugs to preventing platelets from ________
A) adhering to artificial heart valves
B) forming blood clots after a myocardial infarction
C) causing anemia
D) inhibiting vitamin K
Answer: A
B) Dipyridamole does not keep blood clots from forming after a myocardial infarction.
C) Platelets do not cause anemia.
D) Platelets do not inhibit vitamin K.
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