What is the mechanism of action of drugs used to treat thromboembolic disease?
a. Dissolving clots and preventing formation of new clots
b. Making platelets more flexible and preventing formation of new clots
c. Causing vasodilation and increased blood flow
d. Preventing platelet aggregation and inhibiting clot formation
ANS: D
The pharmacologic agents used to treat thromboembolic disease act to prevent platelet aggregation or to inhibit a variety of steps in the fibrin clot formation cascade. Thromboembolic medications do not dissolve clots, make platelets more flexible, or cause vasodilation.
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