What is the pharmacologic action of the drug aspirin?

A. Blocks thrombin formation
B. Dissolves the fibrin in the blood
C. Dissolves clots that have caused heart attacks
D. Reduces platelet adherence and aggregation
E. Prevents prothrombin and fibrin formation


Answer: D

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