Which of the following medications dissolves an existing clot?
A)hematinic
B)anticoagulant
C)antiplatelet
D)fibrinolytic

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Fibrinolytic medications dissolve an existing clot by breaking down the fibrin in the clot. Examples of fibrinolytic medications include alteplase, reteplase, and tenecteplase. Hematinics are medications used to treat anemia, anticoagulants prevent clotting from occurring, and antiplatelet medications prevent platelets from sticking together to form a clot.

Which of the Following Medications Dissolves an Existing Clot