A patient with a recent coronary stent is prescribed clopidogrel. What is the main purpose of this medicine?
Correct answer: B. To prevent platelet aggregation and stent thrombosis
- A. To dissolve an existing clot immediately
- B. To prevent platelet aggregation and stent thrombosis
- C. To increase the force of ventricular contraction
- D. To relax bronchial smooth muscle during wheezing
Explanation
Clopidogrel inhibits platelet activation and aggregation, helping prevent thrombosis after coronary stent placement. It is an antiplatelet drug, not a thrombolytic, cardiac glycoside or bronchodilator.
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Cardiovascular and respiratory drugs include antihypertensives, diuretics, antianginal agents, antiarrhythmics, cardiac glycosides, anticoagulants, bronchodilators, corticosteroids and cough medicines. Questions focus on mechanisms, indications, contraindications, toxicity and monitoring, especially the difference between drugs that reduce blood pressure, improve cardiac output or open narrowed airways.
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