Antiplatelets Flashcards
1
Q
Antiplatelets are also known as what?
A
Baby aspirin
2
Q
Antiplatelets are used to…
A
Decrease demand on heart to decrease O2 use
Increase BS/O2 supply
Risk factor modification for MI
3
Q
MOA
A
Inhibit platelet (thrombocyte) aggregation
4
Q
Indications
A
To prevent ARTERIAL thrombus
5
Q
Common adverse reactions:
A
Risk of bleeding
Easy bruising
