The medication clopidogrel (Plavix)is most commonly given during which stage of treatment for a stroke?
A)Stroke prevention
B)Acute care immediately after a stroke
C)Recovery care after a stroke
D)Rehabilitation after a stroke

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A)Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs, including aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, and ticlopidine, are often used as preventive drugs in clients with a history of previous transient ischemic attacks or stroke. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator alteplase is the gold standard for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The rehabilitation phase of treatment usually involves physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy rather than medication.
B)Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs, including aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, and ticlopidine, are often used as preventive drugs in clients with a history of previous transient ischemic attacks or stroke. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator alteplase is the gold standard for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The rehabilitation phase of treatment usually involves physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy rather than medication.
C)Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs, including aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, and ticlopidine, are often used as preventive drugs in clients with a history of previous transient ischemic attacks or stroke. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator alteplase is the gold standard for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The rehabilitation phase of treatment usually involves physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy rather than medication.
D)Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs, including aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, and ticlopidine, are often used as preventive drugs in clients with a history of previous transient ischemic attacks or stroke. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator alteplase is the gold standard for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The rehabilitation phase of treatment usually involves physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy rather than medication.

The Medication Clopidogrel (Plavix)is Most Commonly Given During Which Stage