A patient is prescribed an antiplatelet agent to prevent strokes. Which agent was this patient most likely prescribed?
a. Aspirin
b. Warfarin (Coumadin)
c. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
d. Tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA)
ANS: A
Aspirin is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. C. Tylenol is an analgesic but does not affect platelet function. B. Warfarin is an anticoagulant. D. tPA is a thrombolytic agent.
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