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bobthebuilder

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the primary goal of anticoagulant therapy?
 
  a. To dissolve an existing thrombus
  b. To prevent the development or extension of clots
  c. To stabilize an existing thrombus
  d. To prevent the thrombus from becoming an embolus

Question 2

A patient with hyperlipidemia is beginning drug therapy with fluvastatin (Lescol). Consider the following administration times, and select the one that the patient should be told is the best time to take the once-daily dose.
 
  a. At bedtime
  b. With breakfast
  c. Just before lunch
  d. With supper


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diesoon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs prevent the development or extension of clots.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Fluvastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin are taken once daily at bedtime.


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Gracias!

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