Which drugs are used to prevent myocardial infarction in men? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON)
b. Dipyridamole (Persantine)
c. Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
d. Clopidogrel (Plavix)
e. Aspirin
ANS: B, C, D, E
Antiplatelet agents such as dipyridamole (Persantine), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and clopidogrel (Plavix) are used to prevent myocardial infarction in men.
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