Aspirin causes___________?

Correct answer: D. Hypoprothrombinemia

  • A. Agranulocytosis
  • B. Hemolytic anemia
  • C. Aplastic anemia
  • D. Hypoprothrombinemia

Explanation

Aspirin can cause hypoprothrombinemia, especially at high doses or with prolonged use, by interfering with vitamin K-dependent clotting factor activity. Agranulocytosis and aplastic anaemia are not its characteristic toxic effects.

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