A patient is being treated for a thromboembolic disorder. If the goal is to prevent clot formation, the nurse anticipates the patient will be treated with which classification of drug?
1. Hemostatics
2. Thrombolytics
3. Anticoagulants
4. Antiplatelet agents
5. Clotting factor concentrates
Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: Hemostatic drugs are given to inhibit fibrin destruction, thereby promoting clot formation.
Rationale 2: Thrombolytic drugs are given to remove existing clots by dissolving them.
Rationale 3: Anticoagulants inhibit specific clotting factors, thereby preventing clot formation.
Rationale 4: Antiplatelet agents inhibit the action of platelets, thereby preventing clot formation.
Rationale 5: Clotting factor concentrates replace missing clotting factors, thereby promoting clot formation.
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