A patient has been prescribed an antiplatelet drug, and asks the pharmacist to explain why this medication has been prescribed. Which response by the pharmacist is the most appropriate?
A) "These medications are used to dissolve such life-threatening clots."
B) "These medications are used to prevent clot formation in arteries."
C) "These medications are used to prevent the formation of clots."
D) "These medications inhibit the normal removal of fibrin, thus keeping the clot in place for a longer period of time."
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