Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What are drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood called?

Analgesics
Anticoagulants
Antibiotics
Antivirals

The correct answer is: Anticoagulants

Drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood are called anticoagulants. These drugs work by inhibiting the activation or formation of blood clotting factors, preventing the formation of harmful clots in the blood vessels. Analgesics, antibiotics, and antivirals are all used to treat different conditions, but they do not have any impact on blood clotting. Analgesics are used to relieve pain, antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, and antivirals are used to treat viral infections. Therefore, these options are incorrect in the context of preventing blood clotting.