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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:

Lower the slight fever that a patient had since the operation
Reduce the discomfort at the surgical incision
Help to prevent further clogging of the arteries
Limit the inflammation at the incision
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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