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Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of antiplatelet drugs?
What is the primary function of antiplatelet drugs?
- To make platelets less sticky and prevent blood clots (correct)
- To stimulate platelet production
- To increase platelet stickiness and promote blood clot formation
- To reduce blood flow in the arteries
Which of the following is an example of a P2Y12 receptor blocker?
Which of the following is an example of a P2Y12 receptor blocker?
- Warfarin
- Clopidogrel (correct)
- Rivaroxaban
- Heparin
Which drug belongs to the group of P2Y12 receptor blockers?
Which drug belongs to the group of P2Y12 receptor blockers?
- Dabigatran
- Enoxaparin
- Apixaban
- Ticagrelor (correct)
Flashcards
Antiplatelet Drugs
Antiplatelet Drugs
Medications that reduce platelet aggregation, preventing blood clot formation.
P2Y12 Receptor Blocker
P2Y12 Receptor Blocker
A type of antiplatelet drug that blocks the P2Y12 receptor on platelets, inhibiting activation and aggregation.
Ticagrelor
Ticagrelor
An antiplatelet drug that is a P2Y12 receptor blocker.
