Clopidogrel is a drug used therapeutically for patients with a risk of arterial thrombi because it:
a. Inhibits thrombin
b. Activates the protein C pathway
c. Inhibits platelet function
d. Activates plasminogen
ANS: C
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet function drug used for three reasons: (1) to treat patients with arterial occlusive disease; (2) for prevention of myocardial infarction; and (3) to decrease the risk of thrombotic stroke in patients with cerebrovascular disease and in patients who are intolerant of aspirin. It is increasingly being used in combination with aspirin to prevent arterial thrombosis.
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