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MACE Medication Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Medication Assistant

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A patient has had an endarterectomy. A month later, the physician ordered Clopidogrel (Plavix) 75 mg to be taken once a day at PM. This prescription is likely:

  1. Lower the slight fever that a patient had since the operation
  2. Reduce the discomfort at the surgical incision
  3. Help to prevent further clogging of the arteries
  4. Limit the inflammation at the incision
  5. None of the above
Explanation

Answer - C -  Clopidogrel (Plavix) interferes with platelet aggregation that impedes the formation of thrombi. This mechanism is to prevent further clogging of the arteries.

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