Anticoagulants are used to
1. increase the number of platelets.
2. prevent the formation of blood clots.
3. shorten the prothrombin time.
4. dissolve blood clots.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Anticoagulants do not increase the number of platelets.
Rationale 2: Anticoagulants do not prevent the formation of blood clots.
Rationale 3: Anticoagulants are used to prevent the enlargement of clots and do not shorten the prothrombin time.
Rationale 4: Thrombolytics are used to dissolve clots.
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