Thrombolytic Agents Have Which of the Following Actions

question 18

Multiple Choice

Thrombolytic agents have which of the following actions?

• A) They prevent clot formation.
• B) They lyse existing clots.
• C) They increase the blood's viscosity.
• D) They thin the blood.

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