Interactive Question 8

May 28, 2013

Question:

Which of the following is the most effective oral antiplatelet regimen for patients with unstable angina?

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Answer:

aspirin alone

Correct Answer?

Explanation:

Incorrect. The CURE trial found that dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel plus aspirin is superior to aspirin alone in lowering the risk of death from cardiovascular causes, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke in such patients.

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Answer:

clopidogrel (Plavix) alone

Correct Answer?

Explanation:

Incorrect. No studies have evaluated clopidogrel alone as an alternative to aspirin for patients with acute coronary syndromes.

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Answer:

aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) in combination

Correct Answer?

Explanation:

Correct. Dual antiplatelet therapy for at least one year is recommended for patients with acute coronary syndromes, including unstable angina.

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Answer:

aspirin and extended release dipyridamole (Aggrenox)

Correct Answer?

Explanation:

Incorrect. The recommended role of aspirin plus dipyridamole is generally limited to the prevention of recurrent vascular events in patients with recent stroke.

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