Drug of week - 23.1

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Scenario: A 67 year old patient recently had an ischemic stroke . At a follow- up visit, the doctor is reviewing medications that can help reduce the risk of another stroke.
  • Anticoagulants
  • Antiplatelet agents
  • Thrombolytic agents
  • Fibrinolytic agents
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Question: What is one important factor the doctor should check before prescribing a medication that affects blood clotting?

MBH/PS

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blood count, CT scan and vitals

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In this case, antiplatelet drug should prescribe.this prevent platelets to stick with each other and stop bood clotting.

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