Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

BT_PO 1.59 Describe the pharmacology of drugs used to manage myocardial ischaemia/infarction, including: nitrates, beta blockers, calcium antagonists, anti-platelet agents, anti- coagulants and fibrinolytic agents

BT_PO 1.122 Classify and describe the pharmacology of anti-platelet drugs

Past SAQs

2008.2 List the agents used therapeutically to reduce platelet function. Outline their mechanisms of action, adverse effects, mode of elimination and duration of action.

2005.1 List the antiplatelet agents and outline their mechanisms of action, adverse effects, mode of elimination and duration of action.

Antiplatelet Agents