Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

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What indicates a therapeutic effect of antiplatelet drugs?

  1. Increased muscle pain

  2. Decrease in clotting events

  3. Heightened sensitivity to light

  4. Increased appetite

The correct answer is: Decrease in clotting events

Antiplatelet drugs are used to prevent blood clots from forming in the body. A therapeutic effect means that the drug is having a positive impact on the patient's health and is effectively treating the condition it was prescribed for. Increased muscle pain, heightened sensitivity to light, and increased appetite are not signs of a therapeutic effect. In fact, they may indicate negative side effects or other medical issues. A decrease in clotting events is the main indicator of a therapeutic effect as it means the drug is successfully preventing blood clots from forming.

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